Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Beam Therapeutics
Job overview
The Associate Director, Statistical Programming at Beam Therapeutics leads statistical programming functions to support clinical studies and submissions, impacting the success of clinical programs.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading statistical programming activities, managing CROs, reviewing datasets and outputs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing programming infrastructure and standards, and mentoring a programming team.
Experience and skills
Requires a MS or higher in Statistics or related field, 12+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech programming, advanced SAS skills, knowledge of CDISC standards, NDA/BLA submission experience, and CRO management experience; R-Shiny experience is a plus.
Work environment and culture
Beam Therapeutics is a values-driven biotechnology company focused on cutting-edge science and providing life-long cures, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.
Company information
Beam Therapeutics is a biotech company specializing in precision genetic medicines using proprietary base editing technology and is building internal manufacturing capabilities.
Team overview
The candidate will join the growing Statistical Programming team within the Biometrics department, working closely with the head of statistical programming and cross-functional teams.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to develop programming strategies and infrastructure for clinical trials in a pioneering gene editing company, with responsibilities including managing CROs and supporting regulatory submissions.
Company overview
Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in precision genetic medicine. They focus on developing therapies using base editing technology to precisely edit single nucleotides in DNA, aiming to treat a variety of genetic diseases. Founded in 2017 by leading scientists in the field, Beam Therapeutics has rapidly advanced its pipeline and secured significant funding through partnerships and public offerings. Their innovative approach holds promise for creating more effective and safer treatments compared to traditional gene-editing methods.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive experience in statistical programming within pharmaceutical or biotech settings, highlighting advanced SAS skills including Base SAS, Macros, Graph, and Stat, as well as strong knowledge of CDISC standards like SDTM and ADaM.
Showcase your leadership and management capabilities, particularly in overseeing CROs, developing programming infrastructure, and mentoring teams to support clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
Highlight your familiarity with regulatory submissions such as NDA or BLA, and your understanding of ICH guidelines, Good Clinical Practices, and FDA/EMA requirements to demonstrate compliance expertise.
Apply through multiple channels, including Beam Therapeutics’ corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other biotech job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in Beam’s Biometrics or Statistical Programming divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on Beam’s innovative base editing technology or inquiring about the team’s approach to managing CRO partnerships and programming standards.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'statistical programming,' 'SAS programming,' 'CDISC,' 'SDTM,' 'ADaM,' 'regulatory submissions,' and 'CRO management' to ensure it passes automated screenings effectively.
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