Associate Biostats Director

About the role

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and YouTube . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie ) Serves as the overall statistical lead on multiple clinical programs and will provide statistical input in 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 biostatistics team responsible for the analysis and reporting of data from clinical studies. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Oversees contract biostatisticians to support the analysis and reporting of data from clinical studies for clinical development programs Provides statistical leadership and strategic input to the Dev Core Team in all areas of drug development and commercialization, including the overall clinical development plan, publication planning, and studies Represents Biometrics on one or more Dev Core 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 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 Provides biostatistical support to nonclinical, medical affairs, and commercial areas of the company 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 Mentors junior members of the biostatistics team and supervises their work on an as-needed basis 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 for all projects in the program(s) Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 5+ years of similar experience as noted above
• 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 division/company
• Excellent leadership, coaching and development skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical thin

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