Sumitomo Pharma America
Pharmaceutical
AssociateDirector,Biostatistics
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“Associate Director, Biostatistics at Sumitomo Pharma America. Skills: Biostatistics, Oncology clinical trials, Statistical programming. Lead statistical efforts. Serve as biostatistics lead”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Strategic decisions; Data-driven insights
Periodic on-site meetings, Domestic travel, International travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD or MS in statistics, 5-year (PhD) or 8-year (MS) experience, Statistical leadership experience, Effective writing skills, Effective communication skills, Explain complex statistical design, Explain methodology, Explain decision rule, Explain analysis plan, Explain statistical report, Experience with SAS programming, Experience with R programming, Experience with statistical software
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, AI or agentic AI experience, People management experience
What You'll Do.
Lead statistical efforts
Serve as biostatistics lead
Offer expertise in study design
Offer expertise in operations
Offer expertise in decision rules
Offer expertise in analysis planning
Develop statistical documentation
Oversee statistical documentation
Author statistical sections of protocols
Author statistical sections of analysis plans
Contribute to statistical sections of publications
Provide coaching to junior biostatisticians
Provide management to junior biostatisticians
Foster professional development
Ensure high-quality output
Oversee CRO statistical activities
Plan CRO statistical activities
Manage CRO statistical activities
Supervise CRO statistical activities
Ensure alignment with project objectives
Ensure alignment with project standards
Provide technical guidance
Guide junior statisticians
Guide statistical programmers
Develop SDTM/ADaM datasets
Develop TLF specifications
Perform quality checks
Check statistical programming efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Project team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Present complex concepts
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website [_https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com_](https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com) or follow us on LinkedIn. This position reports to the Executive Director of Biostatistics and is an integral part of the oncology biostatistics team. The team supports all statistical deliverables within SMPA's oncology clinical development. The role involves leading statistical activities for oncology clinical projects and ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with cross-functional teams. **Essential Functions Required for Job** · **Lead Statistical Efforts** : Serve as the biostatistics lead for one or more studies within a project team, offering expertise in study design, operations, decision rules, and analysis planning. · **Develop and Oversee Statistical Documentation** : Author and oversee the production of statistical sections of protocols and analysis plans, and contribute to the statistical sections of publications across multiple clinical projects. · **Mentor and Manage Team Members** : Provide coaching and management for junior biostatisticians, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality output. · **Oversee CRO Statistical Activities** : Plan, manage, and supervise the statistical activities conducted by Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to ensure alignment with project objectives and standards. · **Provide Technical Guidance** : Offer guidance to junior statisticians and statistical programmers on developing SDTM/ADaM datasets and TLFs (Tab
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