Senior Biostatistician
Pittsburgh Full-time Senior Data Science
At a glance
Senior Data Science role at Krystal Biotech. Pittsburgh · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $150,000–$205,000 across the United States.
Estimated pay
Krystal Biotech has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$150,000 – $205,000
What the middle half of senior data science roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 487 postings that stated pay, median $175,500. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.
RoleData Science
SenioritySenior
LocationPittsburgh
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 24, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief
dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Shape trial plans by advising on endpoints, enrollment calculations, analysis groups, randomization and statistical methods
- Write or review statistical content for protocols, analysis plans and related study records
- Run or oversee efficacy and safety analyses, plus specifications for tables, listings, figures and other outputs
- Lead statistics for assigned studies, checking work from internal teams, CROs and external vendors
- Support submissions and post-marketing work, then help interpret findings and prepare reports or presentations
What you bring
- A master’s or doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a related quantitative discipline
- At least five years of biostatistics work in pharma, biotech, CRO or clinical research settings
- Experience supporting trials and preparing protocols, analysis plans and clinical study reports
- Strong grounding in clinical-trial methods, statistical analysis and regulatory expectations
- Working proficiency in SAS or R, plus experience with CDISC standards such as SDTM and ADaM
Who this fits
This senior role suits a biostatistician who can lead study statistics and work with clinical, regulatory and medical teams. It is based in Pittsburgh.
From the employer
About Krystal Bio: At Krystal Biotech, we bring together the brightest and most eager minds to relentlessly pursue the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of genetic medicines to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs.
Founded in 2016, Krystal is distinguished in three powerful ways: science and technology using our patented gene therapy platform, innovative manufacturing supported by our commercial scale facilities, and a unique commercialization model that focuses on the patient’s end-to-end experience.
Krystal received U.S. FDA approval for the first and only redosable gene therapy treatment, VYJUVEK®, for the treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB). Krystal continues to leverage our proprietary platform to rapidly advance a robust pipeline of investigational genetic medicines in respiratory, oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology.
Krystal is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, which is home to our two state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facilities with teams around the world and satellite offices in Switzerland, Germany, and Japan. We are a company built and run by people who care, are fearless in the face of a challenge, love the work they do, and practice the highest level of scientific integrity. As we grow, we are seeking team members that embody these values.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Biostatistician to join our Clinical Development team in Pittsburgh. This role will provide broad statistical support across several clinical-stage programs, partnering with Clinical, Regulatory, and Medical along with other cross-functional teams. This individual will support study design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting throughout product lifecycles, from clinical development through regulatory submission and post-marketing activities.
Responsibilities
Krystal Biotech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Krystal Biotech, Inc. does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Krystal Biotech, Inc. will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Krystal Biotech, Inc.
Founded in 2016, Krystal is distinguished in three powerful ways: science and technology using our patented gene therapy platform, innovative manufacturing supported by our commercial scale facilities, and a unique commercialization model that focuses on the patient’s end-to-end experience.
Krystal received U.S. FDA approval for the first and only redosable gene therapy treatment, VYJUVEK®, for the treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB). Krystal continues to leverage our proprietary platform to rapidly advance a robust pipeline of investigational genetic medicines in respiratory, oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology.
Krystal is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, which is home to our two state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facilities with teams around the world and satellite offices in Switzerland, Germany, and Japan. We are a company built and run by people who care, are fearless in the face of a challenge, love the work they do, and practice the highest level of scientific integrity. As we grow, we are seeking team members that embody these values.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Biostatistician to join our Clinical Development team in Pittsburgh. This role will provide broad statistical support across several clinical-stage programs, partnering with Clinical, Regulatory, and Medical along with other cross-functional teams. This individual will support study design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting throughout product lifecycles, from clinical development through regulatory submission and post-marketing activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide statistical input into the design and execution of clinical trials and other studies supporting clinical development and marketed products.
- Contribute to endpoint selection, sample size calculations, analysis populations, randomization strategies, and statistical methodologies.
- Author and review statistical sections of protocols, Statistical Analysis Plans, and other study documents.
- Develop or oversee specifications for tables, listings, figures, and other statistical outputs.
- Perform and/or oversee analyses of efficacy, safety, and other clinical data.
- Support regulatory submissions, label expansions, post-marketing commitments, and responses to regulatory authority questions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret and communicate study results.
- Review datasets, statistical outputs, and analyses produced by internal teams, CROs, and external vendors.
- Serve as statistical lead for assigned studies and oversee CRO and vendor statistical deliverables.
- Contribute to Clinical Study Reports, regulatory documents, publications, abstracts, and presentations.
- Support pooled and integrated analyses across studies and programs, as applicable.
- Ensure statistical activities comply with applicable FDA requirements, ICH guidelines, GCP, and company procedures.
- Master’s degree or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant biostatistics experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environments.
- Experience supporting clinical trials and developing Statistical Analysis Plans, protocols, and Clinical Study Reports.
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, statistical analysis, and regulatory expectations.
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and interactions with FDA or other regulatory authorities preferred.
- Experience supporting approved products, post-marketing studies, label expansion, or lifecycle management activities preferred.
- Proficiency with SAS and/or R.
- Experience with CDISC standards, including SDTM and ADaM.
- Experience working with CROs and external statistical programming partners.
- Experience in rare disease, gene therapy, biologics, or other specialized therapeutic areas preferred.
- Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage shifting priorities.
Krystal Biotech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Krystal Biotech, Inc. does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Krystal Biotech, Inc. will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Krystal Biotech, Inc.