Director/Sr. Director, Biostatistics bei Rapport Therapeutics

Your Impact:

Rapport is seeking a Director or Senior Director of Biostatistics who will have a pivotal role in shaping the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data for our precision neuromedicine programs. Reporting to the VP of Biometrics, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to advance groundbreaking therapies, ensuring statistical rigor and the highest standards of data integrity throughout the drug development process.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Contribute to the design of clinical trials, including writing or reviewing statistical sections of protocols and statistical analysis plans (SAPs).
• Perform and validate statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS and/or R in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Support the generation of tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) and contribute to the interpretation of results.
• Collaborate with Clinical and Regulatory teams to provide statistical input to study reports, regulatory submissions, and publications.
• Participate in the development and review of case report forms (CRFs) and data management plans to ensure accurate data collection aligned with study objectives.
• Ensure compliance with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Assist in the development, validation, and documentation of statistical methodologies and processes.
• Oversee and manager external CROs and vendors to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings, providing statistical support and insights to influence decision-making.
• Ensure all statistical activities comply with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory documents, including Investigational New Drug (IND) applications and New Drug Applications (NDAs).
• Contribute to development of internal statistical processes, SOPs, and initiatives

Must-Haves:

• PhD with 10+ years of experience (12+ for Senior Director) OR MS with 12+ years of experience (15+ for Senior Director) in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related discipline within the pharmaceutical or bio-tech sector.
  • Title and compensation commensurate with experience 
• CNS therapeutic area experience is a plus
• Skilled in scientific programming including SAS or R, or Python for data analysis, graphing, and simulation
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial design, advanced statistical analysis methods, and familiarity with regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH)
• Extensive knowledge with CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and industry best practices for data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to non-statistical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills
• Significant experience with global regulatory agency interactions
• Experience in resource planning, recruiting, and defining organizational needs with senior leaders

What makes Rapport special:

• Every role has meaning. We’re determined to discover a better way for patients, and you’ll feel the passion from the start.
• We are driven to innovate. Exciting science that pushes boundaries and opens new possibilities.
• Your perspective matters. Stick your neck out, share your ideas – we work as a team.
• We have FUN. We hire smart, dedicated, down-to-earth people that you’ll enjoy spending time with.
• Leadership that CARES – about you, your growth + development.
• We're bicoastal. Whether you're in the lab full-time in San Diego or taking advantage of a more hybrid work schedule in Boston – we make the most of our time together.
• Competitive benefits. Including unlimited PTO, a lifestyle spending account, commuting reimbursement, and much more!
• You get to be YOU! Show up as you are and make every day count.

Your Compensation:

We get it. Compensation is an important part of your offer. You shouldn’t be surprised at the end of the recruiting process, and you should know that your offer is fair and equitable. How do we do this?  We tell you about our hiring range now - we expect the hiring range for this role to be $235,000 to $255,000 for Director level or $270,000 to $295,000 for Senior Director level. Our actual offer will reflect a lot of factors including your relevant skills, experience, location, salary market data, and internal equity. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer a pretty great benefits package. We don’t stop here - if you join Rapport, we go to the next level. We share our full salary ranges for every level across our company. 

Hybrid Work Environment:

We prioritize in person connection with our fellow Rapptors! Our team members come together onsite at our Boston office on Tuesday and Wednesday. In January 2026, this will shift to three days a week to create more opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and connection.