Corus Pharma, Inc.

Director, Biostatistics

Description:

The Director of Biostatistics directs the activities of managers, biostatisticians and SAS programmers, including CROs and consultants. This role is responsible for all statistical input to clinical development and assures compliance with regulations and timely completion of deliverables. The Director will be responsible for departmental resourcing and policies.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Directs activities of the biostatistics department.
• Provides mentorship and training for biostatistics and programming team.
• Monitors resourcing and provides recommendations for hiring and outsourcing.
• Ensures timely completion and delivery of work product. Provides written monthly summaries of departmental activities to the Sr. Director, Biostatistics and Data Management.
• Ensures quality of work product.
• Documents investigations, findings and recommendations in written quarterly summaries to Sr. Director, Biostatistics and Data Management.
• Develops and maintains departmental Standard Operating Procedures for biostatistical and SAS programming.
• Monitors consistency of implementation, and documents findings and recommendations in written annual summary to Sr. Director, Biostatistics and Data Management.
• Provides biostatistical support and review of regulatory documents such as Clinical Study Reports, Integrated Summaries of Efficacy, etc.
• Maintains expertise in biostatistics and regulations that apply to biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industries.
• Ensures biostatisticians and SAS programmers understand current regulations that affect their roles.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries with at least 4 years management experience.
• Strong interest in management and organization.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and computer skills.
• Flexible, well organized, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Works well under pressure, strong team player.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Corus Pharma, Inc. is a privately held company committed to developing and obtaining regulatory approvals of products for respiratory and infectious diseases that can help provide improved health and superior quality of life.

We are located in the heart of downtown Seattle, just one block from the historic Pike Place Market. We offer competitive compensation and health benefits, casual work environment, 401(k), stock options, parking and health club subsidy.

For more information check out our website at:

Corus Pharma, Inc.
Reference Job Code: 200443

Email: careers@coruspharma.com

Corus Pharma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 07/15/2004