Sumitomo Pharma America

Pharmaceutical

AssociateDirector,Biostatistics

$166–207k United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Associate Director, Biostatistics at Sumitomo Pharma America. Skills: Biostatistics, Oncology clinical trials, Statistical programming. Lead statistical efforts. Serve as biostatistics lead”

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Strategic decisions; Data-driven insights

Eligibility Requirements

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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