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    Executive Director Biostatistics - Menlo Park, United States - Summit Therapeutics Sub, Inc.

    Summit Therapeutics Sub, Inc.
    Summit Therapeutics Sub, Inc. Menlo Park, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Location: Menlo Park, CA, or Remote West Coast US

    Our Mission:

    To build a viable long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial enrollment, regulatory approval and commercializing patient, physician, caregiver, payor, and societal friendly medicinal therapy intended to improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life and resolve serious medical healthcare needs. We will accomplish this by building a team of world class scientists and business administrators that apply themselves to this mission.

    Summit Activities:


    We have in-licensed ivonescimab (SMT-112), which is a novel, potential first-in-class investigational bispecific antibody combining the effects of immunotherapy via a blockade of PD-1 with the anti-angiogenesis effects associated with blocking VEGF into a single molecule taking advantage of cooperative binding between the two. We initiated multiple phase-III clinical studies in the following Lung cancer indications:

    • Ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated, locally advanced, or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have progressed after treatment with a third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) ("HARMONi")
    • Ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy in first-line metastatic squamous NSCLC patients ("HARMONi-3")


    Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy that is not approved by any regulatory authority. It is currently being investigated in Phase III clinical studies.

    Overview of Role:

    Serves as the project level biostatistician and provides leadership within biostatistics function to develop and execute statistical strategy, study design, statistical analyses, and regulatory submissions for clinical trials in oncology. Partners with clinical science, regulatory and other team members in clinical development plans, authoring key clinical/regulatory/statistical documents, and ensuring exceptional delivery and interpretation of clinical data. Develops and implements biostatistics department policies, standards, procedures, and work-instructions in coordination with department leader and other functions. Represents biostatistics function in interactions with CROs, institutional review boards, and regulatory agencies.

    Role and Responsibilities:

    • Provide technical leadership and statistical support to clinical development through the design and conduct of clinical studies in oncology
    • Support/contribute to protocol development to ensure appropriateness of trial design, sample size, and propose the use of meaningful and efficient statistical methodologies
    • Lead development of statistical analysis plans, data presentation plans, clinical development plans, biometrics related submission activities, and post-submission strategies/responses
    • Review the accuracy of clinical data, perform statistical analysis, interpret study results, and collaborate with clinical team and other team members to produce interim reports, final reports, and publications
    • Write/review sections of meeting packages and assist in the development and review of other documents required for regulatory submissions and other regulatory processes
    • Review vendor data transfer specifications and ADaM programming specifications
    • Lead assessment and introduction of novel statistical methodologies to implement solutions
    • Represent biostatistics function or biometrics department in cross function teams
    • Work with department leader to develop and implement department policies, standards and procedures
    • Collaborate with clinical operations, data management and CRO to develop and implement CRFs, database design, and the overall data quality plan
    • Evaluate and manage CROs and other vendors, including scope-of-work, timelines, deliverables and budgets
    • Provide strategic statistical and regulatory guidance to anticipate challenges, mitigate risk, and ensure project success
    • Attend meetings with FDA or other health authorities to ensure ongoing agreement on project development

    Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

    • Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics or equivalent area with 15+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience required. MS degree in related discipline with extensive industry and leadership experience (18+ years) can be considered.
    • 15+ years of scientific programming experience with SAS or R.
    • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and statistical programming requirements for regulatory submissions (regulatory submission experience including NDAs/MAAs is required).
    • Experience in providing statistical support for Medical Affairs and Market Access activities is highly preferred.
    • Demonstrated ability to provide insight into patterns within data which sheds new light on optimal ways in which treatments should be used. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Good working knowledge of ICH, FDA and GCP regulations and guidelines
    • Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel), experience using electronic document management systems, and document review tools desirable
    • Strong computer and database skills
    • Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
    • Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently.
    • Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents.
    • Communicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable way
    • Prioritize conflicting demands.
    • Work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment

    Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit's human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.



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