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Biostatistics Director, Biostatistics South San Francisco , CA
ID: 25644

Orbis Clinical is seeking a remote-based Director, Biostatistics for 12 monthy.

The Director, Biostatistics will be a leader of biostatistics and will oversee and provide statistical support to the development of client's therapeutics in close collaboration with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Clinical Pharmacology, Data Management, Translational Development and Program Management team members. Will be a key contributor to Clinical Development Plans, including the creation and execution of clinical protocols and statistical analysis plans (SAPs) as well as regulatory submissions and publications. Will oversee, manage, and guide the biostatistics team (both internally and externally) to ensure high quality and timely deliverables. Will serve as the statistical representative in the defense of the company position and approach on statistical issues globally. This role has significant stakeholder management responsibility with business partners. The biostatistician leader has responsibility for driving optimal study designs, data collection, analytic approaches, and rigorous interpretation of data. This person will interact with external vendors, key opinion leaders and regulatory agencies.

Job Description

  • Lead the Biometrics members in cross-functional teams.
  • As a key member, provide strategic input to clinical teams, oversee development of clinical development plans and protocols in coordination with clinical operations, clinical sciences, clinical pharmacology, regulatory, and commercial functions.
  • Set statistical standards and methods to ensure quality delivery of clinical, translational medicine, and pharmacology datasets, all in coordination with each specific function and data management.
  • Oversee, author (as needed), review, and approve protocols, SAPs, CRFs, CSRs, associated publications, and other study level documents.
  • Manage and/or oversee the biostatistical teams on the responsible drug development programs, including all biostatistics personnel (line function members, programmers, consultants, and vendors) to produce statistical software and generate high quality TFLs.
  • Act as a resource and mentor to the development teams of the responsible clinical programs. Translate scientific questions into statistical terms and statistical concepts into layman terms to support the team needs. Challenge group assumptions and enforce rigorous statistical methodologies.
  • Assess, provide direction, and resolve complex stakeholder concerns and represent the biostatistics function internally and externally.
  • Stay current with applied statistical methodology and regulatory standards.
  • All contractors are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including company's Code of Conduct.
  • Contractors must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Statistics or closely related field.
  • Have 12+ years statistical experience in drug development, including at least 8 years in oncology drug development in pharmaceutical industry R&D.
  • Extensive hands-on experience from writing complex protocols and SAPs to performing interim and CSR analyses in oncology clinical development from Phase 1 study to regulatory submission.
  • Direct involvement and responsibility and hands-on experience in NDA/BLA submissions with track records of approval of oncology drugs.
  • Sound knowledge of clinical trial design concepts and statistical methodologies with in-depth understanding in time-to-event analysis methodologies.
  • Demonstrated strong ability and leadership to work in a cross-functional team environment with good interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills.

Compensation Details:

  • Orbis Clinical provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location. 
  • The Pay Range for this position is $120-$130 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.
  • Orbis Clinical offers eligible employees health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and a partial employer match on a 401(k).

EEO and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Epic Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Orbis Clinical and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.


The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant. Should you need any such accommodation, please contact the Company for further information. The Company is dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with all applicable laws. I certify that all statements made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all falsification or misleading information given in my application may result in the termination of my employment with Orbis Clinical and its subsidiaries. Furthermore, I understand that my professional conduct and clinical performance is directly related to my ability to be placed on assignments for Orbis Clinical and that I will adhere to all regulations and guidelines of Orbis Clinical. I authorization Orbis Clinical to verify the information I have provided, to contact references, and to conduct criminal, education and personal background checks concerning my qualifications, and past employment record. I understand that nothing contained in this application is intended to create an employment contract, either verbal or written, with Orbis Clinical or its clients. Furthermore, I understand that my employment, it is “at will” and Orbis Clinical or I may terminate my employment at any time with or without notice and with or without case. I acknowledge that I will be legally obligated by the terms of this document by typing my name, which will constitute my signature, or manually signing, in the provided space and electronically transmitting this document to Orbis Clinical. I agree that Orbis Clinical and I may use electronic means to conduct this transaction and that this document shall be governed and construed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts.