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Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. Our lead cell therapy, Deramiocel (CAP‑1002), is in late‑stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We also harness our proprietary StealthX™ exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology.
The Director of Biostatistics will lead statistical strategy and execution across clinical development programs, ensuring robust study design, analysis, and interpretation to support regulatory submissions and business objectives. The role provides expert guidance on statistical methodologies, oversees internal and outsourced biostatistical activities, and partners cross‑functionally to deliver high‑quality, compliant analyses. The Director will represent Biostatistics in regulatory interactions, contribute to clinical protocols and analysis plans, and drive innovation in statistical standards and processes.
Base pay range
$175,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate statistical related activities to support clinical studies including but not limited to supporting the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical trials as well as communication of data evidence.
- Support the statistical aspects of business‑critical and/or regulatory commitments, provide input to program plans, and represent the Biostatistics function for cross‑functional and intra‑departmental teams or working groups.
- Function as the lead statistician for assigned clinical projects.
- Perform management of in‑house and/or outsourced biostatistical activities.
- May engage with regulatory authorities on compound/indication level discussions.
- Prepare or review the clinical study protocols, case report forms, statistical analysis plans, and table shells as needed.
- Create programs for data management activities, compliant analysis datasets, and statistical analysis of the clinical trial data.
- Prepare the statistical section of clinical trial reports and presentations of the results to the team.
- Demonstrate solid understanding of regulatory guidance and statistical methodology as applied to clinical studies in pharmaceutical development.
- Present interim trial data to Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs).
- Write statistical reports and memos with minimal guidance.
- Program complex datasets.
- Lead or support complex analyses, including efficacy and futility interim analyses for DMCs.
- Support the preparation and documentation of statistical analyses to enable management to write and support trial reports and publications.
- Help ensure that new and revised statistical standards, tests, and processes are implemented for increased accuracy and efficiency.
- Review statements of work, proposals, and budgets.
- Manage multiple projects and a majority of own workload.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in statistics, biostatistics or a closely related field; PhD preferred.
- 7+ years clinical trials experience.
- Experience with rare disease and NDA/BLA submission preferred.
- Strong knowledge of statistical software packages including SAS and other applications such as R, and SQL.
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic area and acute care/hospital trial settings preferred.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills.
- Ability to write and articulate clearly.
- Strong sense of urgency and commitment to excellence in the successful achievement of defined project objectives.
- Ability to prioritize workload to meet multiple project timelines.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to function independently and exercise judgment and decision‑making skills.
Why Capricor?
Capricor Therapeutics is a trailblazer in cell and exosome therapy, dedicated to redefining standards of care with innovative treatments rooted in scientific excellence. Guided by integrity and a passion for patient‑centered impact, our team is shaping a brighter future for healthcare.
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At Capricor, you’ll thrive in a collaborative environment that nurtures your professional growth and innovation.
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