Vice President, Biostatistics

4D Molecular Therapeutics

. Provide enterprise-level strategic statistical leadership and oversight across assigned programs and the broader Biostatistics function .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $330,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in statistical leadership and oversight within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on biostatistics, regulatory compliance, and team development. Proficient in SAS programming and statistical methodologies, with a proven track record in managing cross-functional collaborations and delivering high-quality study outputs.

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PhD In Statistics Or Biostatistics14+ Years Pharmaceutical Industry ExperienceSAS Programming ProficiencyManagement Experience Leading Technical TalentHands-On Experience With CDISC Standards

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Hard Skills

Statistical MethodologyBiostatisticsQuantitative Decision MakingData Generation StrategyRegulatory Document InputStudy Deliverables OversightPolicies And SOPs DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisHealth Authority ResponsePublication Strategy

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationStrategic OversightTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

SASEASTNQuery

Industry Keywords

Contract Research OrganizationsGlobal Regulatory RequirementsNovel EndpointsRare DiseasesPharmaceutical Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide enterprise-level strategic statistical leadership and oversight across assigned programs and the broader Biostatistics function
Drive cross-functional collaboration, quantitative decision making, and development strategy for programs
Oversee Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
Develop and mentor statisticians and people leaders
Act as Head of Biostatistics when needed
Provide executive-level leadership for strategy covering design, analysis/synthesis, interpretation and reporting, health authority response, publication strategy, and quantitative decision making
Lead senior-level collaborations with clinical, regulatory, and other strategic functions
Provide strategic oversight and guidance for staff and CROs delivering high-quality study deliverables
Lead or sponsor development and review of Policies, SOPs, and controlled documents
Provide senior strategic statistical input in regulatory documents and scientific articles
Lead data generation strategy for podium presentations and payor discussions
Shape team development, succession planning, departmental strategy, and functional strategy
Represent the organization on scientific advances in the field
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Statistics, biostatistics or related fields or Masters with significant experience
14+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience with a PhD, or 15+ years with an MS
Hands-on experience working with CDISC standards and programming based on raw datasets, SDTM, and ADaM datasets
10+ years of management experience, including leadership of senior technical talent and people managers
Hands-on familiarity with common and advanced statistical methodology
Strong knowledge of SAS programming concepts and techniques in the pharmaceutical industry
Proficiency in tools such as SAS, EAST, and nQuery
Knowledge/experience of global regulatory requirements in novel endpoints and rare diseases is a plus
Travel less than 5%