Senior Director Biostatistics Head of Statistical Innovation & Methodology
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
August 20, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director Biostatistics, Head of Statistical Innovation & Methodology, providing strategic leadership in advanced statistical methods for clinical development. Responsibilities include developing innovative statistical approaches, guiding methodological research, advising clinical teams, shaping trial design strategies, and fostering external scientific collaborations. This role involves mentoring staff and building a team to advance statistical innovation. Qualifications: PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field; 12+ years in pharma/biotech, with proven expertise in trial design, modern methodologies (e.g., adaptive, Bayesian), and statistical innovation. Preferred skills include experience leading methodological initiatives and mentoring statisticians. HighValue: focus on innovative statistical methodologies supporting drug development, with emphasis on complex trial designs and simulation-based evaluation, within a biopharma setting. Location: hybrid onsite/remote at Cambridge or Philadelphia.