Director, Biostatistics

At Neumora, we are pushing the boundaries of science and technology to revolutionize the way patients with brain disease are treated. We are seeking extraordinary individuals to join our team as we grow and advance our pipeline.

The Director, Biostatistics will provide statistical leadership to support compounds that could be at the stage of clinical development, regulatory filing, or commercialization. Reporting to the VP, Head of Biometrics, this role will serve as the lead biostatistician for a number of clinical trials with the primary responsibilities of statistical design, data analysis from planning to execution, and results interpretation and dissemination. This role will also take part in the potential regulatory filing to serve as the lead biostatistician for integrated data analysis. The ideal candidate has the ability to be hands-on while also providing strategic and statistical input as one of the SMEs of an integral multi-functional project team.

This role is also responsible for ensuring deliverables by statistical vendor(s) are of high quality and meet timelines. This role will work closely with the Neumora Statistical Programming group to perform statistical analyses using internal resources, as needed, and will partner with Clinical Data Management colleagues to support data cleaning activities.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the discussion and contribute to the creation of clinical development plans for the assigned compound(s).
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts on clinical trial designs from objectives to sample size.
• Contribute to protocol development including authoring statistical methods section and reviewing the protocol throughout.
• Ensure the accuracy of randomization schedule and contribute to eCRF design such that data collection closely supports trial design intent.
• Develop and finalize study Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and the related shells for table/listing/figure (TLF).
• Hold the primary responsibilities of managing statistical vendor(s) to implement SAP and deliver study results of high quality in a timely manner.
• Hold the primary responsibilities of managing statistical vendor(s) to deliver other data analyses, as needed, while the trial is being conducted (e.g., DMC support, or interim analysis).
• Contribute to any forms of data dissemination, including clinical study reports, regulatory documents, and publications.
• Develop SAP and related shells for TLFs for integrated data analysis, as needed; work with statistical vendor(s) to implement the SAP and deliver the results for integrated data analysis.
• As an important player in the potential regulatory filing preparation team, contribute to the dossier creation and review.
• Write own SAS programs when necessary for the purpose of analysis or validation.
• Contribute to Biometrics SOPs development.

Qualifications:

• A PhD degree in statistics or biostatistics with at least 10 years’ experience in clinical trial design, analysis and reporting.
• Solid statistical knowledge and experience in clinical trial design (early or late phase).
• Proven record of using statistical methods to solve real world problems and support a compound’s advancement.
• Rich experience in study SAP and TLF shells development.
• Experience working with statistical vendors to implement the SAP and deliver with quality and speed.
• Solid knowledge of SAS or R statistical computational language.
• Working knowledge of regulatory guidance relevant to clinical trials from design to analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and other relevant functions to deliver common goals.
• Experience in integrated data analysis and NDA/BLA/MAA filing.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and interest in continued learning.
• Strong organizational skills, project management skills, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and holds high standards of excellence for own work product.
• Ability to deliver and communicate effectively in the work-from-home environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player.

2024 Company benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan: Neumora matches 50% of an employee’s eligible contribution, up to the first 6% of salary (up to 3% employer contribution)
• Company Equity (New Hire Awards, Annual Awards, ESPP)
• Annual paid time off:
• Accrued Vacation Days: 15 days per year
• Sick Days: 10 days per year
• Company Holidays: 13 days plus summer recharge week in July and winter shutdown in December
• Leave of Absence: Paid Medical Leave, Paid New Parent Bonding Leave, Paid Family Leave, paid short-term and long-term disability
• Discretionary year-end bonus

The salary range posted describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed.  Actual salary may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Base Salary Range: $225,935-$238,514

Neumora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to confront the global brain disease crisis by taking a fundamentally different approach to the way treatments for brain diseases are developed. Our therapeutic pipeline currently consists of multiple clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs that target novel mechanisms of action for a broad range of underserved neuropsychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Our work is supported by an integrated suite of translational, clinical, and computational tools to generate insights that can enable precision medicine approaches. Neumora’s mission is to redefine neuroscience drug development by bringing forward the next generation of novel therapies that offer improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering from brain diseases.

Neumora is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.