CareerPlan

Principal Biostatistician (Associate Director Level)

South San Francisco, USFull-time$153k–$285k2026-09-11 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Lead statistical design and analysis for early-phase clinical trials (Phase I/II) to guide go/no-go decisions and regulatory interactions.

Role type

Principal Biostatistician (Associate Director Level)

Builds

Statistical analysis plans, regulatory submission content (INDs, EMA packages), and strategic frameworks for early development.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Development / Early Development Biometrics

Required skills

Advanced clinical trial statistics, Adaptive/Bayesian trial design, SAS, R, CDISC standards, Regulatory submission strategy, High-dimensional data analysis

Preferred skills

Cross-functional global team leadership, First-in-human study experience, Omics/Imaging/Real-world data integration, Mentoring, Strategic portfolio decision-making

Technologies

SAS, R, CDISC

Responsibilities

Lead statistical design of complex early phase studies; Champion innovative methodologies like Bayesian designs; Ensure strategic alignment and quality across statistical deliverables; Solve complex statistical challenges with translational data; Interpret emerging data for stakeholders; Own statistical content for major regulatory submissions; Lead sub-streams integrating novel data sources.

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on IC