Associate Director, Biostatistics

Summittherapeutics
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Candidates with biostatistics expertise in oncology clinical trials and leadership experience will find this remote role with a focus on statistical strategy and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics and 6+ years in biopharmaceutical clinical trial design
    — “Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics or equivalent area with 6+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience required.”
  • Individuals with a track record of leading statistical analysis plans and regulatory submissions
    — “Lead development of statistical analysis plans, data presentation plans, clinical development plans, biometrics related submission activities, and post-submission strategies/responses”
  • Professionals skilled in SAS and R with experience in oncology clinical development programs
    — “Strong proficiencies in software and other tools typically used by Biostatistics (e.g. SAS, R)”

Things to consider

  • The role requires managing CROs and vendors, which may demand strong vendor management and regulatory negotiation skills
    — “Evaluate and manage CROs and other vendors, including scope-of-work, timelines, deliverables and budgets”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading statistical methodologies for Phase 3 oncology trials
    — “multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies”
  • Demonstrate leadership in developing department policies and procedures
    — “Work with department leader to develop and implement department policies, standards and procedures”
  • Showcase ability to interpret complex clinical data and present it clearly to stakeholders
    — “Review the accuracy of clinical data, perform statistical analysis, interpret study results, and collaborate with clinical team and other team members to produce interim reports, final reports, and publications”
  • Emphasize cross-functional collaboration and regulatory submission experience in your resume
    — “Partners with clinical science, regulatory and other team members in clinical development plans”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with ADaM programming and data transfer standards
    — “Review vendor data transfer specifications and ADaM programming specifications”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Developing and executing statistical strategies for clinical trials
  • Authoring key clinical/regulatory/statistical documents
Typical background
Master’s Degree in Biostatistics or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

BiostatisticsClinical TrialsStatistical AnalysisRegulatory SubmissionsProtocol Development

Preferred

Pharmaceutical Industry ExperienceOncology Research

Stack & domain

BiostatisticsClinical TrialsOncologyStatistical AnalysisData PresentationClinical Development PlansRegulatory SubmissionsCrosInstitutional Review BoardsRegulatory AgenciesLeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingInterpretationCommunication

About the role

Original posting from Summittherapeutics via Greenhouse

About Summit:

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit’s core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence.

Summit’s team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summit’s clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies, including:

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI.

HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.

HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.

Overview of Role: 

Serves as the project level biostatistician and provides leadership within biostatistics function to develop and execute statistical strategy, study design, statistical analyses, and regulatory submissions for clinical trials in oncology. Partners with clinical science, regulatory and other team members in clinical development plans, authoring key clinical/regulatory/statistical documents, and ensuring exceptional delivery and interpretation of clinical data. Develops and implements biostatistics department policies, standards, procedures, and work-instructions in coordination with department leader and other functions. Represents biostatistics function in interactions with CROs, institutional review boards, and regulatory agencies. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

Provide technical leadership and statistical support to clinical development through the design and conduct of clinical studies in oncology 

Support/contribute to protocol development to ensure appropriateness of trial design, sample size, and propose the use of meaningful and efficient statistical methodologies 

Lead development of statistical analysis plans, data presentation plans, clinical development plans, biometrics related submission activities, and post-submission strategies/responses 

Review the accuracy of clinical data, perform statistical analysis, interpret study results, and collaborate with clinical team and other team members to produce interim reports, final reports, and publications 

Write/review sections of meeting packages and assist in the development and review of other documents required for regulatory submissions and other regulatory processes 

Review vendor data transfer specifications and ADaM programming specifications 

Lead assessment and introduction of novel statistical methodologies to implement solutions 

Represent biostatistics function or biometrics department in cross function teams 

Work with department leader to develop and implement department policies, standards and procedures 

Collaborate with clinical operations, data management and CRO to develop and implement CRFs, database design, and the overall data quality plan 

Evaluate and manage CROs and other vendors, including scope-of-work, timelines, deliverables and budgets 

Provide strategic statistical and regulatory guidance to anticipate challenges, mitigate risk, and ensure project success 

Attend meetings with FDA or other health authorities to ensure ongoing agreement on project development 

All other duties as assigned 

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills: 

Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics or equivalent area with 6+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience required. MS degree in related discipline with extensive industry and leadership experience (8+ years) can be considered. 

Strong proficiencies in software and other tools typically used by Biostatistics (e.g. SAS, R) 

Good understanding of clinical trial processes and statistical programming requirements 

Working knowledge of ICH, FDA and GCP regulations and guidelines 

Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality 

Clear and concise oral and written communication skills 

Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents. 

Communicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable way 

Work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment 

This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency$174,000—$203,000 USD 

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.

Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Summittherapeutics careers (Greenhouse)

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