Vice President, Head of Biometrics

Climb Bio

$305K — $410K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • 12+ years in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry as a practicing biostatistician.
  • Experience progressing to biometrics leadership roles.
  • Experience managing Statistical Programming and Data Management activities.
  • Proven track record with outsourced biometrics models and CRO partnerships.
  • Expertise in clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and CDISC standards.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the biometrics strategy for clinical development programs.
  • Act as lead statistician and biometrics representative on study teams.
  • Provide statistical leadership for study design and analysis plans.
  • Oversee biostatistics, statistical programming, and data management activities.
  • Mentor internal and outsourced biometrics professionals.
  • Ensure high-quality execution with CROs and external vendors.
  • Communicate clinical data findings to study teams and leadership.
  • Support regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Life & Disability insurance.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Equity opportunities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President, Head of Biometrics to lead all biometrics activities across our clinical development programs. This individual will bring deep expertise in biostatistics, a track record of progressing from hands-on statistical leadership into broader biometrics management, and experience operating effectively in a lean biotechnology environment. The VP, Head of Biometrics will provide leadership across Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Data Management, overseeing a small team of internal and external resources while serving as the primary biometrics partner to Clinical Development leadership. This role will be highly cross-functional and hands-on, with responsibility for ensuring high-quality data, analyses, and biometrics deliverables that support clinical development and regulatory objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the biometrics strategy across all clinical development programs. - Serve as the lead statistician and biometrics representative on study teams. - Provide statistical leadership for study design, endpoints, protocol development, sample size determination, and statistical analysis plans. - Oversee all biometrics activities, including biostatistics, statistical programming, and data management. - Manage and mentor a small team of internal and outsourced biometrics professionals. - Provide oversight of CROs and external vendors to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective execution. - Review and interpret clinical data analyses and communicate findings to study teams and executive leadership. - Support regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities, including preparation and review of biometrics deliverables. - Establish and maintain appropriate biometrics processes, standards, and quality practices. - Partner closely with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and external vendors to ensure successful program execution. Qualifications - MS or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline. - 12+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including substantial experience as a practicing biostatistician. - Demonstrated progression into biometrics leadership with responsibility for biostatistics and broader biometrics functions. - Experience overseeing Statistical Programming and Data Management activities. - Proven success managing outsourced biometrics models and CRO partnerships. - Experience supporting clinical studies through regulatory submissions and health authority interactions. - Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, CDISC standards, and clinical data workflows. - Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a resource-conscious environment. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. What Success Looks Like: - Acts as the company's biometrics thought leader and trusted advisor to the CMO. - Delivers high-quality biometrics support across all clinical programs through a combination of internal expertise and external partnerships. - Builds scalable, efficient biometrics capabilities appropriate for a growing biotechnology company. - Ensures data integrity, statistical rigor, and regulatory readiness across the portfolio. This position is a hybrid role based out of our Wellesley, MA office. Base salary offered may vary depending on the individual's skills, experience, and competitive market value. - Salary Range: $305,000-$410,000 Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Life & Disability, 401k company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, generous paid time off, and equity.

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