Director, Statistical Programming

Locations and Job

Cambridge, US;
Gaithersburg, US;
New Jersey, US | Full time | Job

• Partner with Head of Statistical Programming to define and execute a comprehensive programming strategy, including vendor oversight, process automation, and adherence to industry standards.
• Lead and oversee a team of internal/FSP programmers and CROs to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures (TLFs).
• Drive the creation, review, and validation of SAS/R programs for SDTM/ADaM datasets, efficacy/safety outputs, and integrated summaries, ensuring reproducibility and compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Biostatistics, Clinical Development, Data Management, and Regulatory Affairs to influence study designs, statistical analysis plans, and submission strategies.
• Lead the programming contribution to global regulatory submissions (NDA, BLA, MAA), including submission ready datasets, TLFs, define.xml, and reviews’ guide.
• Champion adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies (e.g., R, Python, AI/ML) to optimize workflows and mentor teams on industry innovations.
• Establish and maintain robust programming processes, infrastructure, and SOPs to enhance efficiency and standardization across studies and submissions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and global clinical initiatives to strengthen BioNTech’s clinical operation and data analysis capabilities.

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related discipline, advanced degree preferred
• Experience
  • 15+ years (10+ years for advanced degree) experience in a pharmaceutical industry, CRO or another clinical research setting, with a focus on oncology.
  • Expert knowledge of statistical programming in SAS (Base, Macro, STAT, GRAPH, SQL).
  • Solid understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH, and global regulations and guidelines.
  • Deep knowledge of clinical study data standards and reporting requirements, including CDISC (SDTM and ADaM).
  • Thorough understanding of the drug development process across early- to late-stage development and submission.
  • Demonstrated expertise in supporting electronic submissions (eCDT, define.xml, reviewer’s guides).
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects and global vendors.

Expected Pay Range: $220,000/year to $265,000/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of its team members and offers a competitive remuneration package and benefits.

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