New

Vice President Biostatistics

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$280,000-$340,000
United States, California, San Diego
12830 El Camino Real (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
About Acadia Pharmaceuticals Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. Since our founding, we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis and the first and only approved drug in the United States and Canada for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer's disease psychosis, and multiple other programs targeting neuro-psychiatric and neuro-rare diseases. For more information, visit us at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X. Please note that we will not be using a retained search firm on this position. Position Summary As the VP of Biostatistics and SAS Programming, you'll be at the helm of designing, developing, and driving cutting-edge Biostatistics and Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) programming workflows that set new industry standards. You'll take on a pivotal leadership role, providing technical expertise and leading a multidisciplinary team toward excellence. In this position, you will oversee the strategic planning and execution of biostatistics and SAS programming activities, supporting everything from clinical trials to regulatory approvals and marketing initiatives. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of quality in Statistics, SAS programming, and Data Management design, analysis, and reporting, with you ultimately signing off on all protocols. You'll also play a key role in representing the sponsor during crucial regulatory interactions, shaping the future of clinical trials and drug development. Primary Responsibilities Oversees advanced biometrical, statistical, and technical activities for analysis and interpretation of statistical data and SAS Programming for Acadia pipeline Works closely with Asset and Clinical Lead developing study plans and sign-off of clinical protocols Provides strategic thinking and expertise to define the right questions to be answered in the design of clinical trials; specifically contributes from a biostats perspective to the creation of the Clinical Development Plans Directs the design, development, modification and evaluation of a technical infrastructure to expedite the management, evaluation and reporting of clinical trials data Manages the design, monitors the statistical analysis, and develops tracking systems to determine the efficiency of clinical trials. Manages the evaluation and design of clinical data statistics Responsible for leading the Biostats Department teams in ensuring effective, timely, high quality and compliance management and delivery of goals and accountabilities of multiple ongoing projects Ensures all department work is performed consistent with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH), 21 CFR part 11, internal SOPs and training, and international regulatory requirements Performs other duties as assigned Education/Experience/Skills Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in Biostatistics or a related scientific discipline. Requires a significant amount of progressively responsible and relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on clinical research and Biostatistics. The position requires 10 years in a leadership role, which includes leading and managing teams. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Solid knowledge of statistical and SAS programming processes and technologies Thorough experience with the drug development process and execution of Biostatics deliverables Strong strategic thinking and the ability to consistently demonstrate leadership qualities in a variety of settings Capable of managing multiple project responsibilities across a variety of different projects Excellent interpersonal communication and networking skills with the ability to build cross-functional bridges Highly skilled in delivering Biostats components of clinical projects and regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions Ability to accommodate and lead teams through shifting priorities, demands, and timelines Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources and to be persuasive, encouraging and motivating Adept at creating and communicating a clear vision for a program among team members to facilitate the alignment of resources to achieve program and corporate goals Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business needs. #LI-HYBRID In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location. Salary Range $280,000 - $340,000 USD EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply - especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn't exactly as we describe it here. It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law. 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