Sr. Director, Biostatistics

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Eidos Therapeutics, an affiliate within BridgeBio Pharma, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM).

The Sr. Director, Biostatistics, is responsible for statistical activities in support of Medical Affairs activities, including contributing to providing scientific and methodological expertise to support medical strategy, publications, and external engagements. This role will ensure the highest quality statistical input in the design, execution, interpretation, and communication of analyses that inform medical decision-making, health outcomes, and scientific exchange. The successful candidate will also interact with internal and external cross-functional study teams, supporting interactions with the medical community, and manage contract research organization (CRO) programmers and statisticians in preparing analysis files and performing statistical analyses. 

• Oversee statistical support for medical publications, scientific congresses, and external collaborations
• Guide statistical design and analysis for investigator-sponsored research and collaborative studies
• Ensure methodological rigor in analyses supporting medical insights, value demonstration, safety monitoring, and lifecycle management
• Partner with senior leaders in Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Clinical Development to define statistical strategy in alignment with medical objectives
• Translate complex statistical concepts into clear, actionable insights for scientific and clinical audiences
• Promote innovation in statistical methods, real-world data analytics, and digital evidence generation
• Establish best practices, processes, and standards for statistical support in Medical Affairs activities
• CRO / Vendor Oversight: Establishes procedures through regular interaction, setting expectations on deliverables and timelines to guide CRO biostatistician and statistical programmers. Ensures deliverables are accurate and delivered according to the timelines

• This a U.S-based remote role that will require quarterly, or as needed visits to our San Francisco, CA office.

• PhD in statistics or biostatistics and 12+ years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry, with significant experience in post-approval / Medical Affairs settings
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies, current drug development trends, and regulatory environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify and investigate issues and causes independently and formulate potential solutions
• Strong publication record and experience supporting scientific communication
• Proven leadership in cross-functional, matrixed environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent programming skills in SAS and/or R
• Ability to work as a part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment and to work collaboratively with external partners and vendors

We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return. 

Financial Benefits:

• Market leading compensation 
• 401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
• Employee stock purchase program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
• Mental health support via Spring Health (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)
• Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work 
• Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
• Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents
• Flex spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability 
• Subsidized lunch via Forkable on days worked from our office

Skill Development & Career Paths:

• People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility
• We provide career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, Spring Health & BetterUp Coaching
• We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities