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Protego Bio

Senior Director, Biostatistics

san diego, CA

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Job description

Protego focuses on the discovery and development of first-in-class small molecule therapeutics that aim to reprogram protein folding for the treatment of various diseases. We are exploring monogenic protein misfolding diseases that cause myopathy, cardiomyopathy, stroke, renal disease, retinal diseases, channelopathies, and various degenerative diseases. Our approach builds on the proven pharmacological chaperones approach previously exemplified by tafamidis, which was discovered and developed by our cofounders Dr. Jeffery W. Kelly and Dr. Richard Labaudinière, for the treatment of transthyretin amyloidosis.

About the job

Serves as the overall statistical lead on pivotal clinical program and provide statistical input in strategy, design, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies to expedite the conduct and evaluation of clinical trials and basic research. Leads statistical analysis and maintains standards across studies within a clinical program. Maintains expertise in new and innovative statistical analysis methodology. Interacts with key opinion leaders on protocol design. Oversees and directs the contract biostatistics resources responsible for the analysis and reporting of data from clinical studies.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide statistical leadership and strategic input to the development team in all areas of drug development and commercialization, including the overall clinical development plan, publication planning, and studies

Represents Biometrics on the development team or clinical sub team (as appropriate for the clinical program)

Collaborates with Clinical Development, Medical Writing, and Regulatory Affairs project team members and consultants in the development of clinical study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study report

Identifies appropriate, efficient experimental designs, defines analysis endpoints, develops randomization plans, and determines appropriate statistical methods of analysis for clinical studies

Represents Biostatistics in interactions with regulatory agencies

Prepares, reviews, and approves statistical analysis plans

Oversee contract biostatisticians to support the analysis and reporting of data from clinical studies for clinical development programs

Oversees and monitors CRO performance of statistical analyses and programming to ensure that timelines are met, resource issues are identified and resolved, and all applicable data and programming standards are adhered to

Experience with statistical approaches to outcomes-driven clinical trials

Provides biostatistical support to nonclinical teams as needed

Assists in the development of department standard operating procedures, statistical analysis plan and report templates, data standards, and selection and implementation of statistical software

Reviews, approves and implements new and innovative statistical methods for the analysis of clinical study data and adaptive study designs

Assumes a leadership role in clinical program(s), with the responsibility of ensuring that the statistical requirements are met

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, Skills, And Abilities

PhD or Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 10+ years of experience with Phase 1 through Phase 4 clinical studies and observational studies, and the development of drug development strategies in the pharmaceutical industry setting, particularly the design, analysis and reporting of clinical studies.

Demonstrated experience in SAS programming with a specific emphasis on SAS procedures used in programming statistical analyses commonly used in the analysis of clinical study data.

Direct experience interacting with regulatory authorities.

Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise

Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively

Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams

Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on company

Excellent leadership, coaching and development skills

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment to meet established deadlines

Significant expertise in the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies, including innovative and adaptive study designs and advanced statistical analysis methods

Demonstrated ability to provide statistical leadership and strategic input regarding the overall drug development plan and commercialization activities

Advanced knowledge of SAS programming with a specific emphasis on SAS procedures used in programming statistical analyses commonly used in the analysis of clinical study data

Thorough knowledge of regulatory guidelines relevant to the design, analysis, reporting, and submission of clinical studies and clinical study data

Experience in interacting directly with regulatory authorities in meetings and written communications

$235,000 - $260,000 a year

In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $235,000 to $260,000, we offer stock options, and a target bonus. Protego also provides a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Please note that the salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and internal equity.

Job Type:

Full-time

Incentive stock option plan

401k plan with employer contribution

Dental and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness)

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holiday

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Authorization

United States (Required)

Additional Compensation

Annual targeted bonus %

Work Location:

San Diego office. Remote permitted upon approval, with ability to travel up to 25% for meetings or site visits as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protego Biopharma is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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