[Hiring] Principal Biostatistician @ImmunityBio, Inc.

Role Description

The Principal Biostatistician will be the subject matter expert in design, management, technical oversight, and quality of statistical analyses and reporting of clinical trial data ensuring timelines and company strategic objectives are met. This position leads statistical strategy and provides expert guidance across our clinical development programs. In this role, you will serve as the primary statistical lead for complex studies and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure rigorous, innovative, and regulatory-compliant statistical practices.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the lead statistician for one or more clinical programs, overseeing all statistical aspects from study design through regulatory submission.
• Lead the design of all clinical trials including sample size calculations, interim analyses, DMC activities, and randomization procedures.
• Lead the development of clinical trial protocols and clinical study reports; write statistical methodology section of these documents.
• Develop and review statistical analysis plans (SAPs), including methodology, sample size calculations, and interim analysis strategies.
• Guide and contribute to the creation, validation, traceability, reproducibility, and maintenance of the analysis datasets and statistical outputs.
• Lead the electronic submission of clinical trial data to regulatory authorities.
• Partner with clinical, regulatory, data management, and medical affairs teams to align statistical approaches with program objectives.
• Proactively solve problems of statistical complexity.
• Lead data standardization efforts (e.g., CRF and database design, edit checks, standard statistical programs, data presentations, data standards such as CDISC STDM/ADaM, and e-submissions).
• Communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to non-statistical stakeholders, including senior leadership and external collaborators.
• Participate effectively as a key member on clinical study teams.
• Provide analytical insight on statistical methodology and advice to internal teams accordingly.
• Keep current with new clinical trial designs and statistical methodology.
• As necessary, provide work direction, guidance, mentoring, influence and support to junior staff.
• Train junior staff in more complex statistical methodology.
• Create, edit and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvements, and standardization of templates.
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics is required with at least 10+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master’s Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics is required with at least 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Biostatistician in the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Experience as a Lead Biostatistician on several concurrent projects required.
• Experience with CDISC STDM/ADaM required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of clinical research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and regulatory requirements/guidelines.
• Knowledge of adaptive trial designs, Bayesian methods, or complex innovative designs.
• Proficient in SAS; familiar with sample size software such as nQuery or PASS.
• Ability to align statistical approaches with broader business and regulatory goals.
• Ability to influence decisions and mentor others.
• Excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position can work onsite or remotely depending on the candidate’s geographic location.
• Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours. Flexibility is available with manager approval.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Compensation

• National Market: $175,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $195,000 (highly experienced) annually.
• Premium Market: $184,500 (entry-level qualifications) to $205,000 (highly experienced) annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options.
• Health and Financial Wellness Programs.
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• 529 Education Savings Program.
• Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays.
• Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO.
• Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day.