Kymera Therapeutics

Associate Director or Director, Biostatistics

Kymera Therapeutics$160K — $275K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Statistics or related field with minimum of 6 years of clinical trial experience in biotech or pharma.
  • Extensive knowledge of statistical methods for clinical trials and familiarity with FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
  • Expertise in SAS; knowledge of R or Python is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for innovation in Biostatistics and process improvement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead statistical efforts for clinical studies/programs and represent biometrics functions on study teams.
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions and inspections, ensuring compliance with global standards.
  • Author the statistical methods section of clinical protocols and review other sections for accuracy.
  • Develop and review statistical analysis plans for studies, and create statistical output shells.
  • Oversee CRF design to align with study objectives and quality control outputs from statistical programmers or CROs.
  • Author statistical sections of clinical study reports and support publication preparations.
  • Manage relationships with CROs to ensure high-quality statistical outputs and compliance with study requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Opportunity for annual bonus and equity participation.
  • Support for professional development and potential management of direct reports.
  • Collaborative work environment that values innovation and excellence.
Full Job Description
As the Study/Program Lead Statistician, you will spearhead the statistical efforts of a clinical study/program playing a key role in the clinical development plan, regulatory submissions, and overall data strategy. This role requires strategic involvement in program teams, authorship of statistical sections in study documents, and direct oversight of outsourced statistical functions.
  • Act as the lead statistician of a clinical study or program, leading statistical efforts and representing biometrics functions on study/program teams. Make strategic contributions to the clinical development plan.
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions and inspections, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
  • Contribute to the development of clinical protocols by authoring the statistical methods section and reviewing other sections for statistical accuracy.
  • Develop and review statistical analysis plans for individual studies and integrated summaries of safety/efficacy (ISS/ISE). Create and edit statistical outputs shells.
  • Provide statistical input during CRF design to ensure alignment with study objectives and analyze requirements. Oversee and quality control results from statistical programmers or CROs.
  • Contribute to clinical study reports by authoring statistical sections and interpreting study results. Support the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.
  • Manage relationships with CROs to ensure high-quality statistical outputs and compliance with study requirements.
  • May manage direct reports, as needed, providing guidance and professional development.
Skills and experience you9ll bring:
  • Advanced degree in Statistics or related field with minimum 6 years of clinical trial experience in a biotechnology or pharma company.
  • Extensive knowledge of statistical methods for clinical trials and deep familiarity with FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
  • Expertise in SAS required; R or Python is advantageous. Experience with trial design software such as EAST or nQuery.
  • Strong communication skills necessary for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ability to communicate statistics to non-statisticians effectively; influence and ensure adoption of robust statistical methods.
  • Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong passion for innovation in Biostatistics and continuous improvement in processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Positive attitude and a collaborative spirit.
Compensation
  • Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $160,000- $275,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate9s depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.

About Kymera Therapeutics

Kymera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade disease-causing proteins by harnessing the body's own natural protein degradation system. The company's proprietary targeted protein degradation platform, Pegasus, is designed to harness the body's natural protein recycling machinery to degrade disease-causing proteins, with a focus on undruggable and difficult-to-drug targets. Kymera's initial programs are focused on oncology and immunology, with a goal of delivering transformative therapies for patients with previously untreatable diseases. Kymera was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
Learn more about Kymera Therapeutics
Size
75 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Founded
2017
NASDAQ

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