Biostatistics Director – Medical Affairs

BridgeBio

Director of Medical Affairs Biostatistics at BridgeBio, leading statistical efforts and collaborations for scientific communications. Seeking innovative approaches to biopharma advancements.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $222,300 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the statistical and statistical programming efforts for medical publications, scientific congresses, and external collaborations
Guides statistical design and analysis for investigator-initiated research and collaborative studies
Provides statistical input to strategic planning of publication strategy plans
Develops and maintains Supplemental SAPs
Provides guidance to Medical Affairs team on all aspects of statistical activities to ensure methodological rigor
Works collaboratively with Medical Affairs, Project Management, Translational Medicine, and other staff to meet scientific communication timelines
Provides feedback to the Medical Affairs team regarding what is and is not possible with available data and partners with the team to brainstorm creative, scientifically sound approaches to address key questions
Interacts with the team to prospectively plan publication strategies for future congresses and manuscript generation efforts
Works with the team to develop idea-generating analyses, including ad hoc and exploratory data analyses (EDA), to inform scientific insights and evidence-generation opportunities
Serves as the primary point of contact for Medical Affairs requests and collaborates closely with Clinical Biostatistics and Statistical Programming leads on relevant protocols
Assists, as needed, with Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) and real-world evidence (RWE) evidence-generation requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in statistics or biostatistics with 8+ years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry or MS in statistics or biostatistics with 15+ years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry
Experienced in post-approval / Medical Affairs settings
Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies, current drug development trends, and regulatory environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify and investigate issues and causes independently and formulate potential solutions
Established publication record and experience supporting scientific communication
Able to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent programming skills, including the ability to independently generate publication-ready figures; R and/or SAS programming fluency preferred
Able to work in a fast paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market-leading compensation
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)
Referral bonus for hired candidates
Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Fertility & family-forming benefits
Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)
Hybrid work model with flexibility
Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off and company-paid holidays
Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to care for yourself and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical programmingstatistical designdata analysisexploratory data analysisR programmingSAS programmingpublication-ready figuresstatistical methodologieshealth economicsoutcomes research

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationcreativityindependencecross-functional teamworkengagement with audiencesstrategic planningmethodological rigor

Certifications

PhD in statisticsPhD in biostatisticsMS in statisticsMS in biostatistics