We are hiring for an Associate Director / Director, Biostatistics
This role is located in Washington, DC and is fully onsite.
Relocation is available!
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Associate Director / Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical strategy and execution across their clinical development programs. This is a key leadership role with broad influence on study design, data integrity, regulatory submissions, and the growth of the Biostatistics function.
In this role you will:
• Serve as the lead statistician for multiple clinical studies across diverse therapeutic areas
• Drive clinical trial design, protocol development, and creation of robust Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)
• Lead data analysis, TFL generation, interim analyses, and integrated summaries of efficacy and safety
• Provide strategic statistical consultation and collaborate closely with clinical, medical, regulatory, and data teams
• Manage internal statisticians, contract resources, programming teams, and CRO biostatistics support
• Represent Biostatistics in cross-functional project and study team meetings
• Support regulatory interactions, responses, and submission-related activities
• Identify potential statistical risks, propose solutions, and bring in external experts as needed
Requirements:
• PhD in Biostatistics or Statistics
• 5+ years of clinical trial experience (pharmaceutical or CRO)
• Deep knowledge of clinical trial methodology, ICH/GCP, and regulatory expectations
• Strong, hands-on experience with SAS and R / S
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Here you’ll have the opportunity to influence clinical development at a strategic level, mentor talented statisticians, and contribute to meaningful innovations that impact patient lives.
Salary - $175k-240k base + bonus
Fantastic benefits package including equity and unlimited PTO
If you are interested or know someone who might be, please reach out to me at sdevine@penfieldsearch.com!
Susan specializes in the recruitment of biostatisticians across all levels in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO industries. Before joining Penfield in 2015, Susan spent over 15 years with Smith Hanley Associates and its parent company inVentiv Health, also recruiting in the biostatistics space. One of her specialties is helping companies to make the transition from an outsourced to an in-house model by hiring their first biostatistician. Through continual research she strives to remain current on industry trends, as well as to provide a long-term “big picture” perspective to both clients and candidates.
Susan values an ethical, proactive, and personal approach. She holds a BFA in Painting from Syracuse University.