Associate Director, Statistical Programming

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.

$159K — $195K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in clinical programming with leadership skills, ideally in late-phase trials.
  • Experience in regulatory submissions like NDAs and BLAs, with knowledge of integrated submissions desirable.
  • Expert-level proficiency in SAS programming and thorough understanding of CDISC standards.
  • In-depth familiarity with ICH/GCP guidelines and global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA).
  • Track record of managing CRO activities and independently validating datasets and outputs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead statistical programming for clinical studies, ensuring adherence to programming specifications and standards.
  • Conduct ad-hoc and post-hoc analyses to inform clinical decision-making and support publications.
  • Oversee CRO activities, focusing on CDISC standards and the development of necessary datasets and tables.
  • Perform validation and quality checks on statistical deliverables produced by CROs.
  • Collaborate with statisticians and study teams to ensure timely and accurate results delivery.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including flexible time off and paid holidays.
  • Monthly wellness stipend to support personal health initiatives.
  • Generous 401(k) match for retirement savings.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commuter benefits to ease the cost of traveling to work.
  • Disability and life insurance for financial peace of mind.
  • Annual bonus opportunities and equity grants to share in the company's success.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:

We are seeking an experienced programmer to join us as Associate Director, Statistical Programming. This is a critical role responsible for leading statistical programming activities on the assigned disease area(s). This role will support clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and other key initiatives.

Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week)

Responsibilities:
  • Lead statistical programming efforts for clinical studies, including the development and review of programming specifications to ensure clarity, integrity, and compliance with internal and external standards
  • Lead the execution of ad-hoc and post-hoc analyses to support emerging clinical questions, publications, and internal decision-making
  • Oversee and coordinate activities with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), focusing on the implementation of CDISC standards, creation of SDTM, ADaM datasets, and TFLs, and ensuring high-quality deliverables
  • Conduct independent validation and quality checks of statistical programming deliverables from CROs
  • Collaborate closely with statisticians and cross-functional study teams to deliver results in a timely and accurate manner
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively to meet deadlines


Required Qualifications:
  • Proven hands-on experience in programming for clinical development, preferably in a leadership role, with a strong preference for late-phase clinical trial support
  • Experience in regulatory submissions, including NDAs, BLAs, and other filings, with experience in ISS/ISE highly desirable
  • Expertise in SAS programming and comprehensive knowledge of CDISC standards
  • Familiarity with ICH/GCP guidelines and global regulatory submission requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA)
  • Extensive experience overseeing CROs, including independent validation of datasets and statistical deliverables


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Background in cardiometabolic diseases or related therapeutic areas is preferred


Education:
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field
    • MS: Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience
    • PhD: Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience


Salary Range

$159,000-$195,000 USD

For Full Time Roles: This range represents the company's good-faith estimate of the salary at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and internal equity. We also offer comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, paid holidays, and a year-end shutdown. Enjoy a monthly wellness stipend, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance, plus annual bonus opportunities and equity grants-because your well-being and future matter to us.

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