Director, Statistical Programming

Mineralys Therapeutics

$235K — $248K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree with 10+ years in clinical data analysis or MS in statistics with 7+ years in the field.
  • Experience with FDA submissions and data submission packages.
  • Broad experience beyond clinical development (including pre-clinical and medical affairs).
  • Advanced skills in SAS programming with proven automation via SAS macros.
  • Familiarity with at least one other programming language, preferably R.
  • Experience leveraging genAI for programming code or data algorithms.
  • Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all core statistical programming deliverables including SDTM, ADAM, and TFLs.
  • Oversee clinical programming tasks, like creating SDTM and complex edit checks.
  • Conduct data reviews, including programmed edit checks and risk metrics.
  • Collaborate with IT to define and validate the programming environment.
  • Develop programming standards, SOPs, and best practices.
  • Provide vendor oversight and supervision of junior programmers.
  • Engage in hands-on programming work alongside managing teams.

Benefits

  • Standard medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Time off and 401K options available.
  • Participation in incentive plans based on performance.
  • Remote work flexibility with occasional travel.
Full Job Description
Director Statistical Programmer

The Director Statistical Programing (SP) reports to the SVP, Biometrics and is accountable for the production of SDTM and ADAM datasets and Tables, Listings, and Graph output (TFLs) for clinical studies. They will collaborate with partner functions in the Clinical Development Department (e.g. Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Biostatisticians). They will be accountable for Medical Affairs support by providing output for posters, presentations, and publications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Accountable for all core SP deliverables (SDTM, ADAM, TFLs)
  • May also be accountable for clinical programming tasks (creation of SDTM and complex edit checks)
  • Provides ongoing data review by providing programmed edit checks, risk-based monitoring metrics, and draft TFLs
  • With IT, defines our programming environment and its validation
  • Responsible for the development of standards, SOPs, and best practices
  • The role is a combination of vendor oversight, supervision of more junior statistical programmers, and some hands-on work.
  • The Director SP will supervise assigned junior programmers, both contractors and regular staff members.


Qualifications
  • BS/BA degree and 10+ years of experience in analyzing clinical data OR
  • MS in statistics or related area and 7+ years of experience in analyzing clinical data.
  • Experience with FDA submissions and the provision of data submission packages
  • Experience in multiple areas outside of clinical development (e.g. pre-clinical, medical affairs, RWE)
  • Deep knowledge of the SAS programming language
  • Demonstrated accomplishments in automatization (usually through SAS macro development)
  • Working knowledge of at least one other programming language, preferably R
  • Experience with using genAI to create programming code or data processing algorithms.
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team in a collaborative way
  • Represents biometrics in a positive and professional manner
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with fluctuating priorities
  • Common sense and solution-oriented mindset
  • Intellectual curiosity with a sense of pragmatic implementation of new ideas
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Core Competencies
  • Strong understanding of clinical development processes and regulatory expectations
  • Ability to lead and influence in a matrixed environment
  • Demonstrated ability to balance urgency with quality
  • Analytical rigor with a pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset

Travel
  • This position requires up to 10% travel. Frequently travel is outside the local area and overnight.

This position is eligible for standard Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401K, as well as participating in Mineralys incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

US Salary Range: $235,000 - $248,000

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