Director, Biostatistics (Biotechnology)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Hybrid option with remote work up to two days per week, or on-site work five days per week with ad hoc flexibility.

Base salary: $204,000–$306,000 per year. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation and develops medicines.

What you will do

• Direct projects covering multiple clinical trials, observational studies, and real-world data investigations, including presentations to internal senior review boards.
• Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports while promoting effective project-team operation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Represent Biostatistics on cross-functional teams, set technical and scientific direction, and provide strategic and expert statistical guidance.
• Author Statistical Analysis Plans, including table, figure, and listing shells, as well as Cross-functional Data Review plans, Key Reports Memos, and Data Dissemination Plans.
• Lead collaboration with statistical programming and other functions to deliver technically sound tables, figures, and listings.
• Lead or contribute to regulator, payer, review board, publication, poster, statistical review forum, and departmental working-group activities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics.
• Typically 10 years of experience with a Ph.D., 13 years with a master's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project management and project-team oversight experience.
• Expertise with SAS and R statistical software.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced and complex statistical methods used in drug development.
• Expert understanding of modern drug discovery and development processes, with a drug developer mindset.
• Strong critical thinking, logical problem-solving, written communication, verbal communication, and ability to influence peers and managers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with non-statisticians and explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• NDA/MAA experience and direct dealings with United States and European regulators.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning and encouragement to stay informed about advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, and week-long summer and winter company shutdowns.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and 401(k).
• Hybrid or on-site work flexibility under the Flex @ Vertex Program.