Tempus

Manager, Biostatistics

Tempus$120K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Master's in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field (4+ years for Ph.D., 6+ years for MS/MA)
  • Expertise in advanced statistical analysis including experimental design and survival analysis
  • Strong business domain knowledge in oncology, cardiology, and/or genomics
  • Experience in developing and reviewing statistical analysis plans for complex studies
  • Proficient in R and other statistical software; skilled in code review and validation
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert technical and strategic leadership for complex clinical and real-world data studies
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Clinical/Medical, and Data Science teams to drive project success
  • Lead development of statistical analysis plans, including sample size and power calculations
  • Oversee execution of statistical analyses for high complexity studies, addressing challenges proactively
  • Provide statistical support for regulatory submissions
  • Independently solve complex problems and adapt novel statistical methods as needed
  • Mentor junior and senior biostatisticians, overseeing project leadership and technical reviews

Benefits

  • Full range of benefits including medical, incentive compensation, and restricted stock units
  • Benefits depend on position and may vary by location
Full Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert technical and strategic leadership in the design, analysis, and interpretation of complex clinical and real-world data studies, with a focus on high-impact projects.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Clinical/Medical, Data Science, and other stakeholders to drive project success and translate research into actionable business and clinical insights.

  • Lead development on statistical analysis plans -sample size and power calculations, and propose accurate and efficient statistical methodologies

  • Oversee and independently execute statistical analyses for studies of high complexity, proactively identifying and addressing methodological challenges and improving or extending standard methods as needed.

  • Provide statistical support required for any regulatory submissions

  • Independent work on complex problems, and selecting and adapting novel methods as appropriate

  • Collaborate in an interdisciplinary role with scientists and engineers to translate research into actionable insights for our clients

  • Stay current with advances in statistical methodologies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices relevant to clinical trials and real-world data studies.

  • Comply with all regulations and Company procedures

  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior and senior biostatisticians, offering both high-level project leadership and detailed technical review (e.g., SAP review, code validation).

Required Experience:

  • Ph.D. or Masters Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with 4+ years (Ph.D.) / 6+ years (MS/MA) relevant industry experience.

  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced statistical analysis methods, experimental design, and survival analysis, with strong business domain knowledge in oncology, cardiology, and/or genomics

  • Proven ability to improve or extend standard statistical design and analysis methods to address project-specific challenges

  • Experience developing and reviewing statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and independently running analyses for complex studies with minimal oversight

  • Proficiency in R and other relevant statistical software, with experience in code review and validation.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

About Tempus

Tempus is a technology company that has built an operating system to battle cancer. The company enables physicians to deliver personalized cancer care for patients through its interactive analytical and machine learning platform. Tempus provides genomic sequencing services and analyzes molecular and therapeutic data to empower physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions. The company also offers research services to enable discovery of new therapeutic targets and clinical services that support clinical trial design and monitoring. Tempus was founded in 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky and has raised over $8 billion in funding to date.
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1,001 employees
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Founded
2015

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