Vanda Pharmaceuticals · 3 days ago
Associate Director/Director, Biostatistics
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expVanda Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical efforts across multiple studies and projects. The role involves contributing to clinical trial design, managing statistical deliverables, and providing statistical consultation to cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Working as leading statistician on multiple studies/projects across different therapeutic areas. Contribute to clinical trial design, protocol development and Clinical Study Report (CSR)
Participate study related activities and provide statistical consultation, input and guidance to cross-functional groups
Develop and/or review statistical documents or deliverables for clinical trials including Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and integrated summaries of drug efficacy and safety, TFLs, interim analysis plan and others
Manage CRO statisticians and internal biostatistics team, including junior statistician, contract statistician and programming team in support of biostatistics operational activities
Work as biostatistics function representative in clinical projects and studies. Attend project and study team meetings as needed. Support and participate activities related to regulatory requests and meetings as needed. Close communication with functional manager is expected
Provide statistical expertise by identifying potential issues, providing recommendations and bring in statistical experts external for relevant issues as needed
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biostatistics or statistics
At least 4 years of pharmaceutical clinical trial experience
In-depth knowledge of clinical trials methodology, regulatory requirements, statistics
Comprehensive experience of SAS programming and R/S language
Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment
Excellent practical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are a must
Benefits
Health insurance
Unlimited paid time off
Parental leave
A 401k matching program
Other benefits
Company
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Vanda is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$72.5M2014-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $54M
2006-04-12IPO
2004-10-01Series B· $18.5M
Leadership Team
Joakim Wijkstrom
Senior Vice President | Chief Marketing Officer | Executive Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-09
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