Director, Biostatistics, Late Clinical Stage

Revolution Medicines
Location
Redwood City, California, United States
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
August 28, 2026
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Job Description

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide.

Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients.

The Opportunity:

Playing a critical role as a lead statistician for clinical program(s) and studies in clinical late-stage development and the subject matter expert (SME) in Biostatistics within Quantitative Sciences function, this position is to provide statistical leadership and support for clinical development strategy and clinical studies through product life cycle.

  • Provide statistical support and strategic input to clinical development plans, proof of concept criteria, and team’s preparation for company governance reviews.

  • Represent Biostatistics function on cross-function teams and serve as a lead statistician for oncology studies

  • Collaborate with various functions on study design and planning, protocol development, statistical analysis plan and analysis specifications.

  • Provide statistical support for study protocol development, analysis plan and specification.

  • Plan and prepare independent data monitoring committee (DMC), coordinate with independent statistical data analysis center for DMC and study team for periodic DMC reviews.

  • Collaborate with data management and clinical operations over the course of clinical studies to provide statistical input to study conducts and database development as well as data collection and cleaning activities.

  • Collaborate with statistical programming to ensure that appropriate programs and documentations are being developed for datasets development and outputs generation, and ensure the statistical analyses specified in scientific protocols and/or analysis plans are conducted appropriately.

  • Provide statistical input and leadership to the development of global health authority documents, regulatory interaction and response to health authority submissions.

  • Provide statistical support for clinical publications, assist in data interpretation to ensure consistency and accuracy in data presentation.

  • Drive and lead department initiatives, best practices, and guidelines.

  • Keep abreast in new developments in statistics, drug development, and regulatory guidance and share knowledge with functional and cross-functional team members.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Statistics/Biostatistics, a minimum of 8 years (for Ph.D.) and 12 years (for M.S.) of experience in the biotech/pharma industry as a statistician. Level will be determined based on the relevance of experience.

  • Hands-on experience in design and analysis of late-stage oncology trials is a must.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

  • Solid knowledge in ICH and other regulatory requirements related to biostatistical activities and clinical trials.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

  • Good interpersonal and project management skills are essential.

  • Proficiency in SAS and/or R.

Preferred Skills:

  • Active participation in NDA/BLA filing through label negotiations is desirable.

#LI-EM1 #LI-Hybrid

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide.

Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients.

The Opportunity:

Playing a critical role as a lead statistician for clinical program(s) and studies in clinical late-stage development and the subject matter expert (SME) in Biostatistics within Quantitative Sciences function, this position is to provide statistical leadership and support for clinical development strategy and clinical studies through product life cycle.

  • Provide statistical support and strategic input to clinical development plans, proof of concept criteria, and team’s preparation for company governance reviews.

  • Represent Biostatistics function on cross-function teams and serve as a lead statistician for oncology studies

  • Collaborate with various functions on study design and planning, protocol development, statistical analysis plan and analysis specifications.

  • Provide statistical support for study protocol development, analysis plan and specification.

  • Plan and prepare independent data monitoring committee (DMC), coordinate with independent statistical data analysis center for DMC and study team for periodic DMC reviews.

  • Collaborate with data management and clinical operations over the course of clinical studies to provide statistical input to study conducts and database development as well as data collection and cleaning activities.

  • Collaborate with statistical programming to ensure that appropriate programs and documentations are being developed for datasets development and outputs generation, and ensure the statistical analyses specified in scientific protocols and/or analysis plans are conducted appropriately.

  • Provide statistical input and leadership to the development of global health authority documents, regulatory interaction and response to health authority submissions.

  • Provide statistical support for clinical publications, assist in data interpretation to ensure consistency and accuracy in data presentation.

  • Drive and lead department initiatives, best practices, and guidelines.

  • Keep abreast in new developments in statistics, drug development, and regulatory guidance and share knowledge with functional and cross-functional team members.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Statistics/Biostatistics, a minimum of 8 years (for Ph.D.) and 12 years (for M.S.) of experience in the biotech/pharma industry as a statistician. Level will be determined based on the relevance of experience.

  • Hands-on experience in design and analysis of late-stage oncology trials is a must.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

  • Solid knowledge in ICH and other regulatory requirements related to biostatistical activities and clinical trials.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

  • Good interpersonal and project management skills are essential.

  • Proficiency in SAS and/or R.

Preferred Skills:

  • Active participation in NDA/BLA filing through label negotiations is desirable.

#LI-EM1 #LI-Hybrid

The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.

Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.

Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with ourCCPA NoticeandPrivacy Policy. For additional information, please contactprivacy@revmed.com.

Base Pay Salary Range

$211,000—$264,000 USD

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Please note that Revolution Medicines does not extend unsolicited employment offers and will never ask candidates to provide financial information, purchase equipment, or pay fees as part of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from Revolution Medicines will come from an official@revmed.comemail address.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the job located, and is it remote/hybrid/on-site?
The position is located in Redwood City, California, United States, and is offered as a hybrid role.
What are the required qualifications and experience levels for this role?
You need a Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics with at least 8 years of biotech/pharma industry experience, or an M.S. with at least 12 years of experience. Hands-on experience in designing and analyzing late-stage oncology trials is required, along with proficiency in SAS and/or R.
What are the key responsibilities of the Director, Biostatistics?
You will serve as the lead statistician for late-stage clinical programs, collaborate on study designs, protocols, and statistical analysis plans, coordinate independent data monitoring committees, partner with statistical programming, and provide statistical leadership for global health authority documents and regulatory interactions.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base pay salary range for candidates working onsite at the Redwood City, CA headquarters is $211,000 to $264,000 USD. This range may be adjusted based on the local market of the candidate's location.
What benefits and compensation packages are offered?
In addition to base salary, Revolution Medicines offers a total rewards program that includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

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