Principal Biostatistician

Natera
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 227,500 - 284,400Function: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Independent work","Scientific communication","Cross-functional collaboration","Risk identification","Methodological innovation"]

Independently lead statistical design, analysis planning, and reporting for oncology randomized control clinical trials. Develop fit-for-purpose study designs for complex oncology use cases, including time-to-event methods and biomarker-informed approaches. Partner with clinical, medical, and translational scientists and external collaborators, author and review SAPs and key deliverables (TLFs, CSRs, publications), and drive methodological innovation while mentoring junior statisticians.

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Principal Biostatistician

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Job Summary

Independently lead statistical design, analysis planning, and reporting for oncology randomized control clinical trials. Develop fit-for-purpose study designs for complex oncology use cases, including time-to-event methods and biomarker-informed approaches. Partner with clinical, medical, and translational scientists and external collaborators, author and review SAPs and key deliverables (TLFs, CSRs, publications), and drive methodological innovation while mentoring junior statisticians.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Independently lead statistical design and analytical planning for oncology clinical utility studies, including complex methodologies and analyses.
  • •Serve as study statistician for sponsored studies and consult for external collaborations to support planning, development, and execution.
  • •Author and review statistical deliverables such as SAPs, TLFs, CSRs, and publication materials for stakeholders.
  • •Recommend and apply novel statistical approaches when appropriate, supporting methodological innovation and continuous process improvement.
  • •Mentor early career statisticians and collaborate on manuscripts for publications.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 227,500 - 284,400
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Ph.D. (preferred) or advanced degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • •15+ years of experience in clinical trial biostatistics.
  • •Strong expertise in time-to-event analysis, including censoring, competing risks, and survival modeling for oncology.
  • •Experience designing studies using innovative methods such as adaptive and biomarker-informed designs, including power calculations and endpoint evaluation.
  • •Working knowledge of ICH and GCP and CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), with proficiency in R.
Experience:15+ yearsClinical trialsOncologyBiostatisticsMolecular diagnostics
Education:PhD / Doctorate in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
Skills:Independent workScientific communicationCross-functional collaborationRisk identificationMethodological innovation
Languages:English
Tech Stack:RICHGCPCDISCSDTMADaMNGSCtDNAMRD

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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