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Senior Director, Biostatistics

Ideaya Biosciences
IDEAYA Biosciences
10-15 years
$260,687 – $322,025 annually.
10 June 19, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Ph.D. or M.S Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Title: Senior Director, Biostatistics

Job Summary

IDEAYA Biosciences is hiring a Senior Director, Biostatistics for its South San Francisco location. This role requires leadership of Biostatistics and Biometrics teams, providing expert statistical guidance for oncology clinical development from Phase 1 to regulatory submission. The position plays a critical role in shaping clinical development plans and regulatory strategies for targeted oncology therapeutics, supporting IDEAYA’s mission to deliver precision medicine solutions for high unmet needs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Biometrics team across multiple functional groups.

  • Provide statistical input into clinical development plans and protocol designs.

  • Set statistical methods ensuring high-quality data delivery across clinical, translational medicine, and pharmacology datasets.

  • Author and approve protocols, Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), Case Report Forms (CRFs), and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).

  • Oversee internal and external biostatistics personnel, programmers, and vendors.

  • Translate complex scientific questions into statistical strategies.

  • Represent IDEAYA’s biostatistics function in regulatory interactions and cross-functional initiatives.

  • Stay updated on statistical methodologies and evolving regulatory requirements.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Statistics or closely related field.

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in drug development; at least 10 years in oncology drug development.

  • Direct involvement in multiple NDA/BLA submissions with proven regulatory approvals.

  • Expertise in clinical trial design and advanced statistical methodologies, particularly time-to-event analyses.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams and regulatory interactions.

  • Experience working in pharmaceutical R&D environments.


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $260,687 – $322,025 annually.

  • Performance-based annual bonus.

  • Company equity and stock option awards.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (100% for employees, 90% for dependents).

  • 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

  • Wellness programs and partial remote work flexibility.


Company Description

IDEAYA Biosciences is a publicly traded precision oncology company focused on developing targeted therapeutics for cancer patients. The company integrates cutting-edge biomarker research with small molecule drug discovery to deliver breakthrough therapies. IDEAYA is partnered with leading pharmaceutical companies like GSK, Merck, Pfizer, and Gilead.


Work Mode

On-site (South San Francisco, CA) – 4 days per week at the office with partial work-from-home flexibility.


Call to Action

Ready to drive precision oncology forward? Apply today to join IDEAYA Biosciences as a Senior Director, Biostatistics and shape the future of cancer treatment.