Director, Biostatistics

Amylyx Pharmaceutical$213K — $240K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Cambridge, MA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative fields with at least 10 years of clinical trials experience, or MSc with 14 years of experience.
  • Proficient in SAS or R and knowledgeable in advanced statistical analyses and CDISC standards.
  • Experience with designing clinical trials Phase I - III and adept in applying complex statistical methodologies.
  • Skills demonstrated in analyzing and reporting clinical trials, along with experience in integrated summaries of safety and efficacy (ISS and ISE).
  • Experience interacting with regulatory and health authorities is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership on statistical approaches for therapeutic areas or programs throughout clinical development.
  • Design and oversee innovative trial designs to enhance clinical and regulatory success while addressing potential regulatory challenges.
  • Mentor and develop statisticians, offering technical guidance, promoting growth, and ensuring best practices in statistical methods.
  • Synthesize and present statistical insights to leadership, regulatory bodies, and scientific communities through comprehensive data packages.
  • Coordinate closely with various functions to ensure alignment and timely execution of statistical deliverables for program success.
  • Engage in travel for collaboration and conferences, approximately three times annually.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunities within the United States (certain states excluded).
  • Collaborative and cross-functional working environment.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities in statistical practices.
Full Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY

Amylyx is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Biostatistics. In this role you will liaise with various internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Clinical Development, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Translational Sciences, Programming and Data Management, CROs) for the implementation of a clinical development program, regulatory submissions and post-submission strategies/preparation/defense.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide strategic leadership of statistical approaches on an assigned therapeutic area or a program, shaping clinical development plans from early design through regulatory submission, and serving as a statistical thought partner to cross-functional leaders and external stakeholders.
  • Design and oversee implementation of robust, innovative trial designs that maximize probability of clinical and regulatory success, balancing scientific rigor with operational feasibility, while anticipating and proactively addressing potential regulatory challenges.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop statisticians at varying levels of experience by providing technical guidance, fostering professional growth, and instilling best practices in statistical methods, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
  • Synthesize and present statistical insights by preparing data packages and cross-functional presentations, effectively communicating strategies, assumptions, and implications to leadership, regulatory bodies, and scientific audiences.
  • Partner closely across functions to ensure alignment, collaboration, and timely execution of statistical deliverables that enable high-quality program success.
  • Engage in occasional travel (Cambridge, MA and other locations) for collaboration and conferences, typically at least three times annually.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative fields with a minimum of 10 years, or MSc with a minimum of 14 years of experience with clinical trials including late-phase studies.
  • Proficiency in scientific computing/programming (SAS or R) and implementation of advanced statistical analyses and simulations, deep knowledge of CDISC standards.
  • Proficiency in the design of clinical trials Phases I - III, in applying knowledge of general and cutting edge statistical / clinical trials methodologies to solve complex statistical problems in the clinical development programs and to ensure alignment with regulatory agencies and industry standards.
  • Demonstrate skills in the analysis and reporting of clinical trials; experience with integrated summaries of safety and efficacy (ISS and ISE).
  • Prior experience in interactions with regulatory and health authorities considered a plus.

WORK LOCATION AND CONDITIONS
  • At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii Michigan and Tennessee.
  • You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested.
  • You must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.


Compensation

The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.

Estimated Pay Range

$213,000-$240,000 USD

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About Amylyx Pharmaceutical

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases. The company's lead product candidate, AMX0035, is a combination therapy designed to reduce the death of motor neurons. Amylyx was founded in 2013 by Joshua Cohen, Justin Klee, and Justin Yang, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Amylyx Pharmaceutical
Size
50 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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