About this role
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals focuses on novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease. Rezdiffra (resmetirom) is the first FDA and European Commission approved medication for MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis. The Associate Director of Biostatistics independently leads biostatistical activities for studies across clinical development phases.
This role translates organizational objectives into statistical deliverables and drives execution of statistical strategies. The Associate Director performs and reviews complex statistical analyses while contributing to protocol development and Statistical Analysis Plans. Serves as the statistical point of contact for study teams.
Coordinates with biostatisticians, programmers, and cross-functional members including clinical research, medical affairs, and data management. Works with internal teams or CRO partners using clinical data structures like SDTM/ADaM. Reports to the VP of Biostatistics & Data Science.
Builds a dynamic, inclusive culture valuing scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. Contributes to evidence generation from trials and real-world data. Supports ongoing growth in a high-performing biotech environment.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in (Bio)statistics with 4-5 years, or Master’s degree with 7+ years in Pharma or Biotech
- Experience in design and analysis of clinical trials and healthcare datasets
- Solid foundation in advanced statistical methods and computing (R, SAS)
- Effectively communicates complex statistical analyses and concepts to non-statisticians
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines in pharmaceutical development
- Working knowledge of clinical data structures (SDTM/ADaM), data management workflows
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Independently lead statistical modeling and analyses for assigned studies
- Perform and review complex statistical analyses
- Contribute to protocol development and prepare Statistical Analysis Plans
- Lead analysis efforts of clinical and real-world data for evidence generation
- Establish effective collaborations with cross-functional team members
- Coordinate with biostatisticians, programmers, and CRO partners
- Contribute to scientific excellence via statistical innovation and external conferences
Benefits
- Total Rewards strategy based on biotech industry peer group comparator
- Inclusive of base pay, bonus, and equity
- Equity offers meaningful opportunity to share in company success
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