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The Director of Biostatistics acts as program statistical lead; provides technical leadership and biostatistical support on the design and conduct of clinical studies; participates in the evaluation, interpretation, and reporting of study results, in regulatory submissions to the FDA and other regulatory agencies; performs statistical analyses and develops tracking systems for data quality assurance.
The Director of Biostatistics contributes to identifying, developing, and implementing departmental standards, applications, processes, and training. Provides timely support to the project teams on all statistical matters according to the project strategies and is responsible for addressing all administrative functions required for project management and milestones, identifying and communicating changes in project requirements that may affect key deliverables at the project level.
Work Model:Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.
Responsibilities:- Lead in product / indication level tasks including regulatory interactions and filing, and ensure statistical integrity; contribute strategically to the supporting projects from statistics perspective
- Contribute to study level tasks from statistics perspective, including: study design and sample size determination; Author/review statistics section in the protocol, SAP and DMC charter; Create/review study randomization files; Develop TFL shell and specification Review CRFs and other study documentations; Active participation in study related meetings
- Works collaboratively within biometrics teams and with cross-functional teams to meet product deliverables and timelines for statistical data analysis and reporting
- Ensure statistical integrity of deliverables; provide statistically sound scientific methodology input to meet project objectives and regulatory statistical and data requirements
- Independently conduct analyses suggested by the data; Propose new/novel statistical methodological approaches to improve the efficiency and sensitivity of study results
- Contribute to developing standards and research in advanced statistical methodologies
- Author/review regulatory documents or scientific publications
- Mentor junior team members
- PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics with a minimum of 8 years (min 11 years for Masters) of post-graduate experience in the clinical trials setting in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experienced in NDA / BLA / MAA activities as a key contributor from statistics perspective and direct involvement in regulatory interaction
- Experienced as product lead statistician and contributing to strategy discussion in cross functional settings; Experienced in managing multiple products and studies and being able to prioritize
- Experienced in study level work including authoring SAP and TFL specification
- Familiar with ICH guideline, FDA / EMA / other regulatory authority guidance
- Solid understanding of mathematical and statistical principles; Experience in statistical methods analyzing longitudinal data is preferred
- Detailed-oriented with organization, problem solving and prioritization skills; demonstrated the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks according to company timeline
- Familiar with SAS and R; preferably with knowledge in CDISC including SDTM, ADaM, and controlled terminologies
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The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at [email protected].
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Skills Required
- PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics with a minimum of 8 years (11 years for Masters) post-graduate experience in clinical trials
- Experience in NDA / BLA / MAA activities and direct involvement in regulatory interactions
- Experience as product lead statistician, contributing to cross-functional strategy and managing multiple products/studies
- Experience in study-level work including authoring SAP and TFL specifications
- Familiarity with ICH guidelines and FDA/EMA/other regulatory authority guidance
- Experience in statistical methods analyzing longitudinal data
- Strong organization, problem solving, prioritization skills and ability to meet timelines
- Familiarity with SAS and R
- Knowledge of CDISC standards including SDTM, ADaM, and controlled terminologies
Ultragenyx Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ultragenyx and has not been reviewed or approved by Ultragenyx.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits begin on the first day with multiple medical plan options alongside dental and vision coverage. Employer-funded HSA contributions and employer-paid mental health support via Spring Health add notable depth to healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is broadened by two fully paid company shutdown weeks in August and December in addition to holidays and baseline vacation. Paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and a substantial paid leave program further expand time-off support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) program with a match on employee contributions and immediate vesting. An employee stock purchase plan discount also strengthens the overall financial rewards package.
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What We Do
At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.
