Lead Biostatistician (Oncology Clinical Studies)

Natera
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 130,900 - 163,600 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Independent work","Scientific communication","Cross-functional collaboration","Risk identification","Mentoring"]

Independently lead statistical design, analysis, and reporting for multiple oncology clinical trials. Propose efficient, fit-for-purpose study designs, serve as study statistician in cross-functional teams, identify risks, and communicate clearly to technical and executive stakeholders. Author and review key statistical deliverables (SAPs, TLFs, CSRs, publications), recommend novel methodologies, and mentor early career statisticians to improve departmental processes and analytical rigor.

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Lead Biostatistician (Oncology Clinical Studies)

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Job Summary

Independently lead statistical design, analysis, and reporting for multiple oncology clinical trials. Propose efficient, fit-for-purpose study designs, serve as study statistician in cross-functional teams, identify risks, and communicate clearly to technical and executive stakeholders. Author and review key statistical deliverables (SAPs, TLFs, CSRs, publications), recommend novel methodologies, and mentor early career statisticians to improve departmental processes and analytical rigor.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
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.
  • •Provide technical expertise for complex study design and data analyses, proposing and justifying efficient study designs.
  • •Collaborate with clinical, medical, and translational partners as study statistician across multiple studies, proactively communicating risks and solutions.
  • •Author and review statistical deliverables including SAPs, and reports such as TLFs, CSRs, and publication materials.
  • •Recommend and apply novel statistical approaches and mentor early career statisticians while supporting continuous improvement of tools and templates.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 130,900 - 163,600 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401kPregnancy LeaveParental LeaveFree Testing

Key Requirements

  • •Ph.D. (preferred) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • •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.
  • •Experience with innovative study design and endpoint evaluation, including adaptive and biomarker-informed designs, power calculations, and endpoint evaluation.
  • •Working knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines and CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), and proficiency in R.
Experience:4+ yearsClinical trialsOncologyMolecular diagnosticsOncology trials
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Independent workScientific communicationCross-functional collaborationRisk identificationMentoring
Tech Stack:RICHGCPCDISCSDTMADaMTime-to-event analysisSurvival modelingPower calculationsAdaptive study designsBiomarker-informed designsNGSCtDNAMRDNon-inferiority studies

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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