Associate Director, Statistical Programming at Axsome Therapeutics Inc

Warren, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a quantitative sciences discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science) OR Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative sciences discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science)
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in statistics or statistical programming in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO or related environment (with Master’s degree) OR Minimum of 9 years of progressively responsible experience in statistics or statistical programming in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO or related environment (with Bachelor’s degree)
  • Statistical Programming
  • Clinical Development Programs
  • Statistical Analysis Plans
  • SOP Development
  • CRO Management & Interaction
  • Data Management/Analysis

Responsibilities

  • Leads the statistical programming project team (including Clinical Research Organization (CRO) oversight as necessary) in support of clinical development programs in the assigned therapeutic areas
  • Ensures timely statistical analyses of clinical data per protocols and Statistical Analysis Plans; develops statistical programs and produces programmed outputs used to create integrated scientific reports for clinical trial results
  • Participates in study team meetings as a representative of the Biostatistics function
  • Communicates statistical issues and acts as a statistical/programming resource to the development teams
  • Participates in the assessment, selection and evaluation of CROs
  • Interacts with CROs involved in data management/analysis activities to ensure that their statistical analyses and resulting outputs are accurate and consistent with the contractually agreed upon deliverables; works with vendor staff to characterize and resolve issues related to data analysis
  • Creates/Reviews derived dataset specifications and the related analysis datasets
  • Develops SOPs and training guidelines related to statistical programming
  • May manage, coach and mentor direct reports
  • Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management

Skills

Statistical Programming
Statistical Analysis Plans
SOP Development
CRO Management
Data Management
Statistical Analysis
Biostatistics Computing

Axsome Therapeutics Inc

Develops therapies for CNS disorders

About Axsome Therapeutics Inc

Axsome Therapeutics develops therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, focusing on conditions like major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and Alzheimer's agitation. Their main product, AXS-05, is an oral medication that works by blocking NMDA receptors in the brain, which helps regulate mood. This drug has shown positive results in clinical trials and has received special FDA status to speed up its approval process. Unlike many competitors, Axsome emphasizes addressing unmet medical needs in CNS disorders and aims to improve patient outcomes through rigorous research and development. The company's goal is to bring effective treatments to market, enhancing the quality of life for patients suffering from these conditions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$430.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Compass Pathways in the CNS market.
Potential delays in AXS-07 launch amid growing market anticipation.
Departure of key personnel like Lori Englebert may impact strategic direction.

Differentiation

Axsome focuses on CNS disorders with limited current treatment options.
AXS-05, an NMDA receptor antagonist, targets major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression.
Axsome's balanced portfolio includes both clinical and research stage products.

Upsides

FDA's fast-tracking of CNS treatments could expedite Axsome's drug approvals.
Increased investment in CNS R&D drives innovation, benefiting Axsome's pipeline.
Growing personalized medicine trend offers Axsome opportunities for tailored therapies.

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