Manager, Biostatistician

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

MGH is the largest research hospital in the United States with an annual research budget of over one billion dollars. The Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) at MGH was formed in 1994 to help foster clinical research in Neurology and conduct clinical research in neurological disorders. Under the direction of Drs. James Berry, Sabrina Paganoni, and Suma Babu the NCRI functions as a Clinical and Data Coordination Center for research studies and therapeutic trials in several neurological disorders such as the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial. NCRI also serves as the Coordination Center for the Northeast ALS consortium (NEALS) and the NINDS Funded NeuroNEXT network.
MGH NCRI is seeking qualified applicants with master’s or doctoral degrees in Biostatistics or a related field to serve as the Manager, Biostatistics for the HEALEY ALS Platform trial, a high-profile, major initiative at the intersection of academia and industry. This is a unique role for a biostatistician who enjoys combining hands-on work, leadership, and cross-disciplinary communication in a mission-driven setting. The position offers the chance to shape the design, conduct, and analysis of impactful research while mentoring a diverse team and collaborating with leaders across academia, industry, and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate(s) will be comfortable leading the conduct and analysis of multisite randomized trials; effectively translating complex statistical concepts into actionable insights using their excellent oral and written communication skills; and contributing based on their balanced background in applied, regulatory and methodological biostatistics. This is not a traditional academic role. While housed within a renowned academic institution, the position offers the fast-paced, solution-oriented environment of industry and is ideal for a candidate who thrives on impactful, real-world applications.
Job Purpose
The Manager, Biostatistics will be responsible for leading statistical operations, including overseeing implementation of design, analysis, validation, and reporting of data to support clinical research and investigational product development. The individual will ensure the application of rigorous, reproducible statistical methods and error-free statistical programming (SAS, R and/or other programming languages) to produce reliable and reproducible results. This individual will serve as a key biometrics advisor, will work closely with Healey Trial leadership, and will aid in the oversight of CROs, contractors, and interdisciplinary teams. The Manager, Biostatistics will collaborate closely with the rest of the MGH NCRI, external entities, and regulatory bodies to address statistical and data-related challenges.
Responsibilities
• Leadership and Project Oversight:
• Serve as the statistical operational team lead for the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, overseeing the implementation of the design, execution, and reporting of each regimen.
• Lead the development and review of statistical deliverables, including protocols, SAPs, TLFs, CSRs, and regulatory submission documents.
• Manage and oversee a team of junior level biostatisticians and statistical programmers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, both within MGH NCRI and outside of MGH NCRI, to ensure timely, high-quality, and budget-conscious delivery.
• Foster effective communication, organize and document meetings, track progress, and follow-up on actions.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and contribute to their professional development.
• Statistical Analysis and Data Management:
• Utilize advanced programming skills (using SAS, R, or other statistical programming languages) to generate accurate and reproducible results.
• Collaborate on data management activities, including database design, validation checks, data issue resolution, and oversight of database lock and unblinding processes.
• Manage statistical activities performed by CROs to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Operational and Financial Accountability:
• Develop project timelines, forecast resource needs, and identify and address potential out-of-scope work.
• Collaborate with the contracts and finance team to monitor budgets, control costs, and track financial progress.
• Support proposal development, including input on RFPs, budgets, and participation in bid defenses, as needed.
• Risk Management and Quality Assurance:
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks to project delivery and data quality.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards in all statistical and data-related activities.
• Contribute to the development of SOPs and internal policies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaboration and Communications:
• Act as a point of contact for MGH NCRI leadership, trial biostatisticians, and external stakeholders, consulting on statistical and operational topics.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to address challenges and drive project success.
• Provide training on tools and applications developed by the biometrics group and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Engage with internal and external collaborators to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
• PhD (or MS) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Life Science or related field.
• 5+ years with a PhD, or 7+ years with MS focused on leading the conduct, data coordination, statistical analysis, and reporting of multisite phase I-III randomized trials in the Pharmaceutical & Biotech industry.
• Proficiency with SAS, R, or another statistical programming language.
• Advanced knowledge of biostatistics and its application to different phases of drug development in a regulatory environment.
• Expertise in a broad range of statistical methods, including efficacy, safety, and PRO endpoints, and experience with innovative study designs such as group-sequential, platform, and/or Bayesian adaptive designs. Experience in the neurology therapeutic area is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical development (i.e., understanding of statistical concepts, techniques, and clinical trial principles). Knowledge of regulatory submissions and requirements is a plus.
• Proven ability to plan, supervise, and oversee statistical processes for multiple clinical trials.
• Professional experience collaborating with non-statistical clinical investigators and coordinating with external vendors (e.g., central labs, specialty labs, CROs)
• Demonstrated experience managing teams. Experience managing teams of data managers, programmers, and/or biostatisticians is desirable.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to identify and resolve issues, manage competing priorities, and meet timelines consistently.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to producing high quality, on-time deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to foster collaboration and build productive working relationships.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for the overall direction and functioning of the biostatistics program and its processes to ensure alignment with agency strategic goals. Also responsible for supervision of the biostatistics program staff.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Oversees and approves staff hiring, work allocation, training, and performance management, including required documentation, as well as other supervisory functions.
-Monitor, problem-solve, and implement quality improvement initiatives that support program goals.
-Perform project management activities for identified projects including resource planning, timelines, and milestone management.
-Approve recommendations and solutions to resolve technical, quality, and timeline issues.
-Review and approve trial designs that address study objectives that will support regulatory approval and market access.

 

Education
Master's Degree Statistics required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Advanced Statistics/Biostatistics Experience 5-7 years required and Experience leading teams 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong background in statistical programming using SAS or R.
- Knowledgeable with macros, data sets, computing, statistics, and writing protocols.
- Demonstrated proficiency with predictive modeling and can use critical thinking to assist with experimental design.
- Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks as needed.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to explain technical data in layman's terms.
- Exceptional presentation and organizational skills.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal working conditions
• Hybrid work arrangement that combines the flexibility of remote work
• May be required to attend meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours
• Some travel may be required

 

Hybrid

 

399 Revolution Drive

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$97,510.40 - $141,804.00/Annual

Grade

8
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