Director, Statistical Programming

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position 
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director, Statistical Programming, to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in our mission to develop groundbreaking solutions at the intersection of biology and technology. As the Director of Statistical Programming, you will lead a team responsible for statistical analysis and programming activities, ensuring the integrity and precision of data-driven insights guiding our research and development efforts.

About You

The ideal candidate for the Director of Statistical Programming role should have extensive experience in statistical programming within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry, proficiency in programming languages commonly used in statistical analysis (e.g., SAS, R, SQL), and exceptional leadership and team management skills. This candidate also demonstrates outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and is familiar with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA) and industry standards for statistical programming. Their strong problem-solving acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment make them an ideal fit for the role, along with their commitment to upholding the highest standards of data quality and integrity. 

What You’ll Do 

• Leadership: Provide strong leadership and mentorship to a team of statistical programmers, fostering a collaborative and achievement-oriented work environment.


• Statistical Analysis: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and execute statistical analyses and programming solutions for research studies, clinical trials, and experimental data.


• Data Integrity: Uphold the quality and integrity of data by implementing rigorous data review processes and adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.


• Programming Oversight: Supervise and review programming activities, including the creation and validation of analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures for regulatory submissions and internal decision-making.


• Process Improvement: Continuously refine and optimize statistical programming processes, methodologies, and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.


• Quality Assurance: Execute comprehensive quality control and validation checks to maintain the accuracy and consistency of statistical outputs.


• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including biostatistics, clinical operations, clinical research, data management, and research teams, to ensure alignment and timely delivery of statistical programming deliverables.


• Team Development: Provide training, guidance, and support to team members, fostering their professional growth and advancement.
  Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and company policies related to statistical programming activities.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate degree with 10+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related discipline).  


• Extensive experience in statistical programming within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.


• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in statistical analysis (e.g., SAS, R, SQL).


• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.


• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with a demonstrated capacity for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.


• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA) and industry standards for statistical programming.


• Strong problem-solving acumen and meticulous attention to detail.


• Adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.


• A strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of data quality and integrity.

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​

• 401k plan with company matching​


• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​


• Mental health and wellness benefits​


• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​


• Generous paid time off and holiday policies​


• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​


• Enhanced parental leave benefit​


• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​

The expected salary range for this role is $209,000 to $240,000 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

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