Director Biostatistics

Director, Biostatistics

The Director, Biostatistics will work in collaboration with the Head of Biometrics to provide strong statistical support to advance Pep Gen’s DM1 clinical program. You will serve as the statistical subject‑matter expert on our cross‑functional team with significant contribution to protocol development, study design, statistical analysis, regulatory submissions, publications and presentations, as well as managing CRO and external vendors.

• Lead the development of statistical sections of clinical study protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAP) and conduct the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data, including review of Tables, Listings, Figures (TLFs), SDTM and ADaM specifications, clinical study reports (CSR), and regulatory submission documents.
• Provide strategic input to optimize trial designs for pivotal registrational studies; maintain advanced competencies in statistical methodology and innovative trial designs, particularly in therapeutic areas such as neuromuscular diseases or other rare diseases, familiarity with ICH, FDA, and EMA guidelines.
• Representing the biostatistics function, proactively collaborate with internal and external cross‑functional teams to ensure timely statistics deliverables; oversee CRO statistical activities and effectively manage contractors and vendors.
• Contribute to the development of Biostatistics SOPs and standards.
• Effectively communicate complex statistical concepts in written and verbal context to a broad audience.

• Minimum of MS required (Ph.D. strongly preferred) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or other related fields with 8+ years of overall experience in drug development in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in therapeutic areas such as neuromuscular diseases or other rare diseases preferred.
• Knowledgeable about a broad range of statistical topics in different phases of drug development, including efficacy, safety, and PRO endpoints and innovative study designs.
• Regulatory (s)
  NDA/BLA/MAA submission experience strongly preferred.
• Must have hands‑on experience with SAS and R programming in clinical trials.
• Experience with managing CROs and contractors.

This role could be in‑person or remote (if remote, occasional travel to the HQ office in Boston, MA, will be required).

The estimated full‑time salary range for this role is between $228,000 to $250,000
. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will reflect a number of factors including but not limited to prior experience, relevant skills, education, qualifications and certifications, business needs, internal equity, and market data.

Pep Gen provides eligible employees a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package including but not limited to a discretionary annual bonus, equity, health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, paid time off with paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, cell phone reimbursement, student loan repayment or 529 contributions, and a lifestyle spending account.

Pep Gen is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company advancing the next generation of oligonucleotide therapies with the goal of transforming the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases. Pep Gen’s Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform is founded on over a decade of research and development and leverages cell‑penetrating peptides to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. Using these EDO peptides, we are generating a pipeline of oligonucleotide therapeutic candidates designed to target the root cause of serious diseases.

Pep Gen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.