Manager, Biostatistics

Eikon Therapeutics•Jersey City, NJ

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Eikon Therapeutics is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Manager, Biostatistics to join their team. The successful candidate will contribute their statistical expertise and strategic thinking to the design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials and experimental studies. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, this role will lead statistical efforts that facilitate evidence-based conclusions and guide research and development initiatives.

Requirements

PhD in statistics/biostatistics or related discipline with 0+ years of experience, recent and new graduates encouraged to apply.
Proficiency in R; demonstrated real coding ability (simulation work, packages, applied analysis), genuine depth matters more than current day-to-day use.
Interest in and aptitude for oncology trial design; prior oncology-specific experience a plus but not required.
Growing toward full-lifecycle analysis ownership, with a track record of taking on more independent work over time.
Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and SAP/TLF content; willingness to grow into independent authorship.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex statistical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Bayesian methods or adaptive trial designs a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design clinical trials, experiments, and studies, ensuring appropriate statistical methodologies are employed.
Lead the development of statistical analysis plans, including endpoints, sample size determination, randomization strategies, and statistical methodologies.
Perform advanced statistical analyses on complex datasets, interpreting results and drawing actionable conclusions.
Provide guidance and mentorship to biostatisticians and statistical programmers within the team.
Contribute to regulatory submissions by providing statistical expertise and preparing relevant sections of documents.
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in biostatistics and their application in the biotechnology field.
Drive the implementation and utilization of advanced statistical tools and software.

Benefits

Bonus and equity compensation
401k plan with company matching
Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%)
Dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
Mental health and wellness benefits
Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
Generous paid time off and holiday policies
Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
Enhanced parental leave benefit
Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site