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Senior Statistician

Merus N.V.
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development

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Role Summary

Senior Biostatistician responsible for all statistical aspects of clinical trials, leading statistical input from trial design to analysis, and overseeing CRO deliverables to ensure high-quality statistical outputs in support of clinical development programs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead statistician for at least one study within clinical development programs, providing strategic statistical input from trial design to analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on study design, including sample size, randomization procedures, endpoint selection, and case report form design.
  • Develop, oversee, and ensure alignment of Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) with study objectives and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee CRO deliverables, ensuring accuracy, quality, and integrity of statistical outputs, including tables, listings, and figures.
  • Foster collaborative relationships within the clinical department and with external vendors to maintain effective communication and project integrity.
  • Provide comprehensive statistical support across all phases of clinical trial and project development, including the design of clinical study reports.

Qualifications

  • A Masterโ€šร„รดs degree in statistics or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in clinical trial analysis.
  • Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis within clinical or related subjects; oncology experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with international standards (ICH, GCP, CDISC) and clinical study regulations.
  • Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, R).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex statistical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.

Skills

  • Statistical principles applied to clinical research
  • Regulatory environment knowledge
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • CRO oversight
  • Statistical software proficiency (SAS, R)

Education

  • Masterโ€šร„รดs degree in statistics or related field (required).