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Director or Senior Director – Biostatistics

Director or Senior Director – Biostatistics

CompanyKymera Therapeutics
LocationBelmont, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Statistics or related field with minimum 6 years of clinical trial experience in a biotechnology or pharma company.
  • Extensive knowledge of statistical methods for clinical trials and deep familiarity with FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
  • Expertise in SAS required; R or Python is advantageous. Experience with trial design software such as EAST or nQuery.
  • Strong communication skills necessary for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ability to communicate statistics to non-statisticians effectively; influence and ensure adoption of robust statistical methods.
  • Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong passion for innovation in Biostatistics and continuous improvement in processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Positive attitude and a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the lead statistician of a clinical program, leading statistical efforts and representing biometrics functions on program teams. Make strategic contributions to the clinical development plan.
  • Serve as the biostatistical lead for regulatory submissions and inspections, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
  • Contribute to the development of clinical protocols by authoring the statistical methods section and reviewing other sections for statistical accuracy.
  • Develop and review statistical analysis plans for individual studies and integrated summaries of safety/efficacy (ISS/ISE). Create and edit statistical outputs shells.
  • Provide statistical input during CRF design to ensure alignment with study objectives and analyze requirements. Oversee and quality control results from statistical programmers or CROs.
  • Contribute to clinical study reports by authoring statistical sections and interpreting study results. Support the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.
  • Manage relationships with CROs to ensure high-quality statistical outputs and compliance with study requirements.
  • May manage direct reports, as needed, providing guidance and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • R or Python is advantageous.