Data science techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, SAS, Stan, Statistics
The Biostatistics group within Sage Therapeutics Data Science is responsible for ensuring the robust application of traditional and emerging statistical methodologies to support the development and execution of clinical development strategies that deliver medically differentiated therapies that provide meaningful improvement to patients. Biostatistics personnel work closely with the Regulatory Affairs, Medical Science, Clinical Operations Development, Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Outcome Research (HEOR), and Translational Medicine/Science functions to ensure that Sage’s development programs and their component clinical studies have high quality statistical analysis plans that satisfy desired messaging and study objectives, and that the analyses are completed on time and with high quality. Biostatistics personnel participate in the development of the Clinical Development (CD), HEOR, and Real-World evidence strategies and execution of some relevant tactical plans, as well as support the assigned Program Leaders(s) with various deliverables necessary for effective and efficient plan execution. Biostatistics personnel have primary responsibilities of representing Biostatistics on various sub-teams or other appropriate forums, acting as a primary point of contact for questions and inquiries to Biostatistics regarding CD studies or other programs, conducting ongoing data reviews, and providing biostatistics inputs into study data reporting, including medical publications.
Roles and Responsibilities
Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Must thrive working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to develop important relationships with key stakeholders, good conflict management and negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze complex issues to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs, and recommendations. Must have a demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action, excellent analytical skills, and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time at the sole discretion of Sage.
Benefits and Compensation
The base salary hiring range for this position is $156,142 - $214,696.
*Base salary ranges are periodically reviewed and subject to change.
All Sage new hires will be required to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, if not, that they are legally entitled to an accommodation due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and Sage will consider, among other things, whether the proposed accommodation would create an undue hardship. Please note that because one of the essential functions of a field-based position is the ability to access health care and related facilities with potentially high-risk populations, accommodations for these positions may not be possible.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Sage Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapies with the potential to transform the lives of people with debilitating disorders of the brain. We are pursuing new pathways with the goal of improving brain health and change how brain disorders are thought about and treated. Our mission is to pioneer solutions with the potential to deliver life-changing brain health medicines, so every person can thrive.