Associate Director/Director of Biostatistics

Summary

Join Recursion, a leading clinical-stage TechBio company, as an Associate Director/Director of Biostatistics. You will play a key role in the company's oncology clinical pipeline, leading statistical strategies for clinical studies and automating workflows. Responsibilities include developing statistical analysis plans, authoring regulatory documents, managing vendors, and representing the company with health authorities. This position requires a PhD or MSc in Biostatistics/Statistics with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Strong programming skills (R/R Shiny and Python) and deep understanding of GCP, ICH, and CDISC are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, equity compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position is ideally based in one of Recursion's offices but remote work options are available in the US, UK, or Canada.

Requirements

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, with 8+ years of biostatistics experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, including 5+ years of serving as Lead Biostatistician across multiple therapeutic areas (Oncology preferred)
• Advanced expertise in statistical methods in innovative trial design and analysis, with a proven ability to conduct independent research and address complex statistical issues
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
• Strong proficiency in programming, preferably in R/R Shiny and Python
• Deep understanding of GCP, ICH, CDISC, and other regulatory guidance and standards
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to oversee competing priorities and deliver high-quality work while ensuring adherence to data standards such as CDISC, SDTM, and ADaM, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Experience with regulatory submissions in the US, Europe, and other global regions
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts

Responsibilities

• Automate statistical workflows for clinical trials such as trial design, statistical analysis plan and analysis reporting
• Innovate and develop novel methods and tools to enhance biostatistics operations and drive the adoption of cutting-edge trial designs
• Lead the development and implementation of statistical strategies for oncology clinical studies
• Provide expert guidance on design options, outcome measures, endpoint assessments, and sample size/power calculations during protocol development
• Author statistical sections of protocols, clinical study reports (CSRs), regulatory documents, and statistical analysis plans (SAP) for CSRs and integrated summaries
• Oversee statistical contributions to regulatory submissions and responses to inquiries and represent the company in interactions with health authorities
• Manage biometrics vendors and contracted personnel, ensuring alignment with statistical methodologies and project objectives

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in oncology and rare disease clinical trials

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Associate Director: Developing: $168,000 USD / $212,000 CAD / £89,000
• Associate Director: Skilled: $186,000 USD / $234,000 CAD / £98,000
• Associate Director: Expert: $206,000 USD / $258,000 CAD / £109,000
• Director: Developing: $198,000 USD / $250,000 CAD / £104,000
• Director: Skilled: $219,000 USD / $277,000 CAD / £115,000
• Director: Expert: $242,000 USD / $305,000 CAD / £127,000
• Remote work (with on-site visits)