iRhythm Technologies

Senior Quality/Regulatory Biostatistician

United States

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

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulated healthcare environment, preferably in medical devices or diagnostics. Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory submissions with statistical content is required, along with proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, or STATA. A strong understanding of FDA, ICH, and ISO statistical requirements is essential, and experience with quality systems data, post-market surveillance analytics, and quality improvement methodologies is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills are also necessary to explain complex statistical concepts to non-statistical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Biostatistician will provide statistical expertise for regulatory submissions, including PMAs, 510(k)s, IDEs, and responses to regulatory agency queries. They will support Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement teams by analyzing manufacturing, post-market surveillance, and complaint data to identify trends, monitor performance, and drive corrective and preventive actions. Responsibilities include designing and implementing statistical methods for quality monitoring, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design statistically sound protocols for clinical trials and real-world evidence studies, and developing and reviewing statistical analysis plans, protocols, and reports. The role ensures statistical methods and documentation meet FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements, involves performing statistical analyses using SAS, R, or equivalent software, and contributing to internal audits and inspections by providing statistical justifications and documentation. Staying current with evolving regulatory guidelines and statistical best practices is also a key responsibility.

Skills

Biostatistics
Statistical analysis
Regulatory submissions
FDA
PMA
510(k)
IDE
Quality Assurance
Quality Improvement
CAPA
Control charts
Process capability analysis
Clinical trial design
Real-world evidence
SAS
R
Python
Statistical software

iRhythm Technologies

Advanced cardiac monitoring solutions provider

About iRhythm Technologies

iRhythm Technologies focuses on cardiac monitoring solutions, with its main product being the Zio Patch, a wearable device that tracks heart rhythms for up to 14 days. This extended monitoring helps healthcare providers detect irregular heart rhythms that shorter monitoring might miss, making it especially useful for patients at risk. The company serves both patients and healthcare providers, generating revenue by selling the Zio Patch and offering data analysis services to interpret the collected heart data. iRhythm aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare workflows in the cardiac health sector.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$102.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
Pet Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from emerging cardiac monitoring technologies threatens market share.
FDA warning letter may lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential fines.
Shareholder investigation could result in legal challenges and financial liabilities.

Differentiation

Zio Patch offers up to 14 days of uninterrupted cardiac monitoring.
iRhythm's Zio Patch is the smallest and least conspicuous cardiac diagnostic device.
The company provides data analysis services for actionable insights from Zio Patch data.

Upsides

Wearable health tech market growth aligns with iRhythm's business model.
Telehealth expansion increases demand for remote monitoring solutions like Zio Patch.
AI integration enhances arrhythmia detection accuracy in iRhythm's Zio Patch.

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