Statistical Project Leader (Rare Disease)

Location: Cambridge, MA; US and Puerto Rico residents only

Salary: $148,500–$214,500 per year

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines through immunoscience, data, and digital platforms.

What you will do

• Lead statistical strategy and execution for moderate, complex, and late-phase rare disease clinical development projects.
• Direct statistical support for clinical development, medical affairs plans, studies, and submissions.
• Ensure the quality, relevance, and scientific validity of statistical work for regulatory authorities, medical journals, and other external stakeholders.
• Plan and track project timelines, activities, resource requirements, and allocation across projects.
• Collaborate with clinical and cross-functional teams, CROs, data monitoring committees, statistics leaders, and senior leadership.
• Represent statistics in regulatory meetings and scientific or technology working groups while mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

• PhD or master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, applied mathematics, bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, or a related quantitative or scientific discipline.
• PhD holders: at least 5 years of experience; master’s degree holders: at least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, biologics, medical device, diagnostics, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of advanced statistical concepts and techniques and pharmaceutical clinical development.
• Experience with clinical development or post-marketing activities, including submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies or other external stakeholders.
• Strong project and study management, interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Must be a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico.

Nice to have

• Experience in the rare disease or rare blood disorders therapeutic area.
• Experience representing an organization in consortia or professional associations.
• Academic or research experience in a relevant quantitative or scientific discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused R&D environment centered on scientific innovation.
• Career development opportunities through promotion or lateral moves, including international opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Work on AI, data, and digital platforms supporting drug discovery and development.
• Focus on work-life balance and a culturally inclusive workplace.