Principal Biostatistician

Biostatistics Job Code: JMBS

Category: Principal Biostatistician

 

To apply, send email with a subject of JOB CODE JMBS to careers@Ironwoodpharma.com Please include a CV and cover letter with your email message.

 

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly Microbia) is an entrepreneurial pharmaceutical company dedicated to creating, developing, and commercializing innovative human medicines. We combine a unique R&D model of highly integrated pharmacology, chemistry, and biology with proven drugmaking practices. Ironwood is advancing clinical candidates for lower gastrointestinal functional disorders and hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), and has a growing pipeline of additional drug candidates. Ironwood has raised $231 million in private equity financing and is located in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

 Position description:

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Biometrics, the Principal Biostatistics will provide statistical leadership and support across various clinical programs.

 Responsibilities:

§ Act as lead Biostatistician on clinical trials and across multiple studies.

§ Provides statistically sound design and data analysis input to meet program objectives and FDA statistical requirements.

§ Act as a representative of the biostatistics department on project teams. Requirements:

§ Advanced degree in Biostatistics or Statistics.

§ Minimum 4 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience.

§ Experience and proficiency in SAS programming, particularly SAS/BASE and SAS/STAT.

§ Good organizational and problem-solving skills.

§ Detail oriented with strong quantitative, written, and communication skills.

§ A person who can understand and clearly communicate complex information.

§ Excels in a collaborative team-oriented environment.

§ Ability to work independently and productively under aggressive timelines.

§ Understanding of applicable FDA, EMEA, GCP, and ICH guidelines.

§ Knowledge of linear models.

§ Experience in writing analysis plans and providing statistical input into protocol study design.

 

 Ironwood is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.