The Executive Director of Biostatistics is an individual contributor that will lead multiple biostatistical activities for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, covering all phases of clinical development. This role will collaborate with other biostatisticians and programmers either in the company or at a CRO to ensure meeting R&D objectives.
The incumbent will translate R&D objectives into relevant work products, establish statistical strategies and ensure quality execution. The position will be a combination of conducting complex statistical analyses, developing SAPs and contributing to regulatory documents. In addition to hands-on work, the incumbent will also coordinate with other biostatisticians/programmers on execution of other statistical deliverables.
This position reports into Chief Data and Analytics Officer of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals.
Position Responsibilities:

• This role will oversee and coordinate with other biostatisticians/programmers either within Madrigal or at a CRO in support of executing R&D activities.
• Contribute to clinical/regulatory strategies, submission documents and lifecycle management activities to ensure the company's clinical programs and data assets are optimally designed and executed.
• Perform complex statistical analyses, contribute to protocol development, and prepare Statistical Analysis Plans
• Represents the company in external scientific and industry forums. Engages in interactions with both external clinical and statistical thought leaders.
• Establishes effective collaborations with cross-functional project team members, such as clinical research, clinical operations, data management and pharmacovigilance.
• Establishes strong working relationships with external CRO and vendor partners.
• Mentors and contributes to more junior members in R&D.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics with 10 years of experience in Pharma or Biotech companies
• Proven experience in supporting NDA regulatory submissions, and meeting with health authorities (e.g, FDA, EMA, PMDA)
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced statistical methods and clinical trial design and able to conduct them as needed.
• Effectively communicates complex statistical analyses and issues to non-statisticians.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory guidelines in pharmaceutical development.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Compensation:
Base salary is determined by several factors that include, but are not limited to, a successful candidate's qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, which include flexible paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance.
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