PicnicHealth
Overview
Biostatistics Lead at PicnicHealth. Join to apply for the Biostatistics Lead role at PicnicHealth. At PicnicHealth, we’re building the future of non-interventional clinical research, powered by AI and centered on patients. Our mission is to make it radically easier, faster, and more affordable to generate high-quality real-world evidence. We’re replacing the legacy, services-heavy model with a modern, AI-first approach that unlocks insights from rich, multi-modal data—from clinical notes and imaging to lab results—at scale. By engaging patients directly through our personal health assistant, PicnicAI, which meets them where they’re at and delights them along the way, patients participate actively in the research they care about. PicnicHealth is trusted by 7 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies, spans 40+ disease areas, and supported over 60 peer‑reviewed publications, including an FDA submission that incorporates PicnicHealth data. Founded in 2014, we’ve raised $100M+ from top investors. We’re a team of doctors, patients, data nerds, engineers, and builders reimagining how clinical research works. The Opportunity
We are seeking a Biostatistics Lead to lead and scale the biostatistics function at PicnicHealth. You will be the subject matter expert responsible for establishing best-in-class processes, mentoring a growing team, and directly impacting the scientific rigor and success of our non-interventional research studies. This is a role for a player-coach who is excited to build a tech-forward team that delivers high impact results for our life sciences partners. At PicnicHealth, AI is at the core of everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are not just comfortable with, but genuinely excited by and actively experimenting with, the power and potential of AI. What you’ll do
Own the biostatistics function within our delivery team, managing and scaling a high-performing team of biostatisticians to meet the demands of a growing non-interventional study portfolio leveraging primary data (e.g., PROs, ClinROs, wearables) and secondary data (e.g., medical records, claims). Define and implement the operational roadmap for Biostatistics, establishing standards, processes, and best practices for delivering efficient, high-quality statistical deliverables. Serve as the lead biostatistics partner to internal teams and external clients, providing expert consultation to shape study strategy and build long-term partnerships. Provide senior strategic oversight for all client-facing statistical matters, taking ultimate accountability for resolving methodological challenges. Champion and integrate AI and other novel technologies to enhance analytical capabilities and drive efficiency. Act as a player-coach, leading and executing complex analyses on key projects while the team scales. What You’ll Bring
An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. 10+ years of experience in biostatistics within life sciences (pharma, biotech, CRO), with at least 5 years of direct people management experience. Deep expertise in statistical methods for observational and real-world evidence (RWE) studies, including causal inference methods (e.g., propensity score matching, marginal structural models) and external control arms, plus advanced handling of missing data. Proven ability to lead consultative interactions with senior client stakeholders, with exceptional communication and executive presence. Deep expertise with real-world data sources (medical records, claims, wearables, PROs, ClinROs). Expert proficiency in R and the tidyverse; SAS or Python is a plus. Experience with regulatory interactions (e.g., FDA, EMA). Familiarity with clinical ontologies (ICD, RxNorm, SNOMED, LOINC, MedDRA, WHO-DD) and data formats (OMOP, SDTM, ADaM). Demonstrated experience building or scaling team processes, SOPs, documentation, and QC/review workflows. Focus on and demonstrated experimentation with integrating AI into standard practices and workflows, with ideas for new applications at PicnicHealth. We expect all team members to be amazing in their roles and to move the PicnicHealth mission forward. Why PicnicHealth?
Trials are a major bottleneck in drug development, and biotech advancements require more effective clinical research. PicnicHealth has built technology to run faster, cheaper, and more flexible observational studies without requiring sites. Our capabilities include: PicnicAI (trained on 350M+ clinician annotations over 100k+ patient records) to access and structure EMR data Our AI health assistant guiding participants through study activities, enabling at-home participation An integrated virtual site, CRO, and software platform with AI built in from the ground up Perks & Benefits
We offer competitive salaries with equity for full-time employees. Target Base Salary Range: $190K - $220K. Benefits include above-market Health, Dental, Vision; family-friendly environment; flexible time off; 401k; free PicnicHealth account; home office equipment and internet funds; and a Wellness Stipend. Comprehensive benefits including above-market Health, Dental, Vision Family-friendly environment Flexible time off 401k plan Free PicnicHealth account Equipment and internet funds for home office setup Wellness Stipend PicnicHealth is committed to an inclusive, discrimination-free environment. We value a diverse and balanced team where everyone can belong. Seniority level
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Biostatistics Lead at PicnicHealth. Join to apply for the Biostatistics Lead role at PicnicHealth. At PicnicHealth, we’re building the future of non-interventional clinical research, powered by AI and centered on patients. Our mission is to make it radically easier, faster, and more affordable to generate high-quality real-world evidence. We’re replacing the legacy, services-heavy model with a modern, AI-first approach that unlocks insights from rich, multi-modal data—from clinical notes and imaging to lab results—at scale. By engaging patients directly through our personal health assistant, PicnicAI, which meets them where they’re at and delights them along the way, patients participate actively in the research they care about. PicnicHealth is trusted by 7 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies, spans 40+ disease areas, and supported over 60 peer‑reviewed publications, including an FDA submission that incorporates PicnicHealth data. Founded in 2014, we’ve raised $100M+ from top investors. We’re a team of doctors, patients, data nerds, engineers, and builders reimagining how clinical research works. The Opportunity
We are seeking a Biostatistics Lead to lead and scale the biostatistics function at PicnicHealth. You will be the subject matter expert responsible for establishing best-in-class processes, mentoring a growing team, and directly impacting the scientific rigor and success of our non-interventional research studies. This is a role for a player-coach who is excited to build a tech-forward team that delivers high impact results for our life sciences partners. At PicnicHealth, AI is at the core of everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are not just comfortable with, but genuinely excited by and actively experimenting with, the power and potential of AI. What you’ll do
Own the biostatistics function within our delivery team, managing and scaling a high-performing team of biostatisticians to meet the demands of a growing non-interventional study portfolio leveraging primary data (e.g., PROs, ClinROs, wearables) and secondary data (e.g., medical records, claims). Define and implement the operational roadmap for Biostatistics, establishing standards, processes, and best practices for delivering efficient, high-quality statistical deliverables. Serve as the lead biostatistics partner to internal teams and external clients, providing expert consultation to shape study strategy and build long-term partnerships. Provide senior strategic oversight for all client-facing statistical matters, taking ultimate accountability for resolving methodological challenges. Champion and integrate AI and other novel technologies to enhance analytical capabilities and drive efficiency. Act as a player-coach, leading and executing complex analyses on key projects while the team scales. What You’ll Bring
An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. 10+ years of experience in biostatistics within life sciences (pharma, biotech, CRO), with at least 5 years of direct people management experience. Deep expertise in statistical methods for observational and real-world evidence (RWE) studies, including causal inference methods (e.g., propensity score matching, marginal structural models) and external control arms, plus advanced handling of missing data. Proven ability to lead consultative interactions with senior client stakeholders, with exceptional communication and executive presence. Deep expertise with real-world data sources (medical records, claims, wearables, PROs, ClinROs). Expert proficiency in R and the tidyverse; SAS or Python is a plus. Experience with regulatory interactions (e.g., FDA, EMA). Familiarity with clinical ontologies (ICD, RxNorm, SNOMED, LOINC, MedDRA, WHO-DD) and data formats (OMOP, SDTM, ADaM). Demonstrated experience building or scaling team processes, SOPs, documentation, and QC/review workflows. Focus on and demonstrated experimentation with integrating AI into standard practices and workflows, with ideas for new applications at PicnicHealth. We expect all team members to be amazing in their roles and to move the PicnicHealth mission forward. Why PicnicHealth?
Trials are a major bottleneck in drug development, and biotech advancements require more effective clinical research. PicnicHealth has built technology to run faster, cheaper, and more flexible observational studies without requiring sites. Our capabilities include: PicnicAI (trained on 350M+ clinician annotations over 100k+ patient records) to access and structure EMR data Our AI health assistant guiding participants through study activities, enabling at-home participation An integrated virtual site, CRO, and software platform with AI built in from the ground up Perks & Benefits
We offer competitive salaries with equity for full-time employees. Target Base Salary Range: $190K - $220K. Benefits include above-market Health, Dental, Vision; family-friendly environment; flexible time off; 401k; free PicnicHealth account; home office equipment and internet funds; and a Wellness Stipend. Comprehensive benefits including above-market Health, Dental, Vision Family-friendly environment Flexible time off 401k plan Free PicnicHealth account Equipment and internet funds for home office setup Wellness Stipend PicnicHealth is committed to an inclusive, discrimination-free environment. We value a diverse and balanced team where everyone can belong. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
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