Principal Biostatistician-San Diego based preferred

Who We Are :

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values.

We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

What We Do :

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose : to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders.

The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas.

For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions.

We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science.

For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role :

Serves as the overall statistical lead on one or more clinical programs and will provide statistical input in design, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies to expedite conduct and evaluation of clinical trials and basic research.

Leads statistical analysis and develops tracking systems to determine the efficiency of clinical trials. Interacts with clinical investigators to determine protocol design.

Evaluates databases and statistical analysis programs and interacts with computer groups to determine hardware / software compatibility.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to) :

Provides statistical leadership and strategic input to the Dev Core Team in all areas of drug development and commercialization, including the overall clinical development plan, publication planning, and studies

Represents Biometrics on one or more Dev Core Team or clinical subteam (as appropriate for the clinical program)

Collaborates with Clinical Development, Medical Writing, and Regulatory Affairs project team members and consultants in the development of clinical study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports

Identifies appropriate, efficient experimental designs, defines analysis endpoints, develops randomization plans, and determines appropriate statistical methods of analysis for clinical studies

Reviews and approves clinical study database data validation specifications, data review plans, coding guidelines, and data transfer agreements

Prepares, reviews, and approves statistical analysis plans

Works closely with statistical programmers to ensure that statistical methods are implemented correctly in statistical programs and collaborates with programmers in developing formats and specifications for summary tables, figures, and listings

Oversees and monitors CRO performance of statistical analyses and programming to ensure that timelines are met, resource issues are identified and resolved, and all applicable data and programming standards are adhered to

Provides biostatistical support to nonclinical, medical affairs, and commercial areas of the company as needed, including consulting and statistical analysis

Assists in the development of department standard operating procedures and statistical analysis plan and report templates, data standards, and selection and implementation of statistical software

Requirements :

Master’s degree in statistics or biostatistics, or a related discipline

and 4+ years of experience in the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies. Demonstrated experience in SAS programming with a specific emphasis on SAS procedures used in programming statistical analyses commonly used in the analysis of clinical study data.

Significant experience working with CDISC and related FDA standards for specification and creation of SDTM and ADaM datasets.

Proven interaction directly with regulatory authorities highly desirable. OR

PhD in statistics or biostatistics, or a related discipline preferred

and 2+ years of related experience

Demonstrated ability to provide statistical leadership and strategic input regarding the overall drug development plan and commercialization activities

Strong organizational skills and proven ability to effectively lead a project to successful completion

Significant expertise in the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical studies

Advanced knowledge of the SAS programming with a specific emphasis on SAS procedures used in programming statistical analyses commonly used in the analysis of clinical study data

Advanced knowledge of working with CDISC and related FDA standards for specification and creation of SDTM and ADaM datasets

Thorough knowledge of regulatory guidelines relevant to the design, analysis, reporting, and submission of clinical studies and clinical study data

Expertise in interacting directly with regulatory authorities highly desirable

Maintains expertise in state-of-the-art data manipulation and statistical analyses

Has knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines

Works to improve tools and processes within functional area

Developing reputation inside the company as it relates to area of expertise

Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams

Exhibits leadership skill and ability, typically leads lower levels and / or indirect teams

Excellent computer skills

Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

Sees broader picture, impact on multiple departments / divisions

Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects / programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

Excellent project management skills

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO / AA / Disability / Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements.

We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $125,700.00-$182,250.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties / requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program.

Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver / parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.