Lead Biostatistician (Oncology Clinical Studies)

Natera
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 144,000 - 180,000Function: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Scientific communication","Cross-functional collaboration","Independent leadership","Risk communication","Mentorship"]

Independently lead statistical design, analysis planning, and reporting for multiple oncology clinical trials, shaping fit-for-purpose study designs and endpoints. Serve as the study statistician across cross-functional clinical, medical, and translational partners, identifying risks and influencing planning and execution. Author and review key statistical deliverables (SAPs, TLFs, CSRs, and publications) while recommending novel approaches and mentoring early-career statisticians.

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Lead Biostatistician (Oncology Clinical Studies)

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Job Summary

Independently lead statistical design, analysis planning, and reporting for multiple oncology clinical trials, shaping fit-for-purpose study designs and endpoints. Serve as the study statistician across cross-functional clinical, medical, and translational partners, identifying risks and influencing planning and execution. Author and review key statistical deliverables (SAPs, TLFs, CSRs, and publications) while recommending novel approaches and mentoring early-career statisticians.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Independently lead statistical design and analytical planning for oncology clinical utility studies.
  • •Serve as study statistician for multiple studies, collaborating with clinical, medical, and translational partners to guide study planning and execution.
  • •Author and review statistical deliverables including SAPs, TLFs, CSRs, and publication materials.
  • •Recommend and apply novel statistical approaches as appropriate to complex oncology study needs.
  • •Mentor early career statisticians and support continuous improvement of departmental processes, tools, and templates.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 144,000 - 180,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Advanced degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative field (Ph.D. preferred).
  • •4+ years of experience in clinical trial biostatistics.
  • •Strong expertise in time-to-event analysis, including censoring, competing risks, and advanced survival modeling for oncology.
  • •Expertise in study design and power calculations, including adaptive and biomarker-informed designs and endpoint evaluation.
  • •Working knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines and CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM).
Experience:4+ yearsClinical trialsOncologyBiostatisticsMolecular diagnostics
Education:PhD / Doctorate in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
Skills:Scientific communicationCross-functional collaborationIndependent leadershipRisk communicationMentorship
Languages:English
Tech Stack:RICHGCPCDISCSDTMADaMTime-to-event analysisSurvival modeling

Company Brief

Natera
Develops and commercializes genetic testing and diagnostics focused on reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplant to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Carlos, United States
Founded: 2004
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