Vice President, Biometrics

Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.

We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.

We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,” recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of BioSpace’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”

Role Overview

The Vice President, Biometrics leads all biometrics functions at Kriya Therapeutics, including biostatistics, statistical programming, and clinical data management. This leader develops and executes the statistical and data strategy for the clinical pipeline, ensures the integrity and quality of data supporting regulatory submissions, and builds the team and systems needed to move programs from early clinical studies through registration. The role is a member of the clinical development leadership team and a trusted partner to Clinical, Regulatory, Translational, CMC, and Quality.

The VP will apply deep expertise in rare and common disease trial design, novel endpoints, and natural history and external control approaches to a modality where the data package must be both rigorous and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and leadership. Develop and execute the biometrics strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap in line with the clinical development plan. Serve on the clinical development leadership team and represent Biometrics to executive management and, alongside the CMO, to the Board as needed.
• Biostatistics. Provide statistical leadership for trial design, sample size, endpoint selection, adaptive and Bayesian methods, interim analyses, and statistical analysis plans across all programs. Lead use of natural history data, external controls, and real-world evidence in support of development and regulatory strategy
• Regulatory interaction. Lead biometrics content and execution, in partnership with Regulatory, for FDA, EMA, and other health authority interactions, including pre-IND, End-of-Phase meetings, Scientific Advice, INDs, and BLAs/MAAs. Ensure submission-ready datasets, ADaM/SDTM packages, and define files meet CDISC and agency standards.
• Statistical programming and data standards. Oversee SDTM and ADaM development, TLFs, integrated summaries, and programming validation. Establish standards, metadata repositories, and reusable macros that support quality and speed.
• Long-term follow-up and safety data. Partner with Clinical Safety and Clinical Operations on data strategy for long-term follow-up required for gene therapy programs, including DSMB and independent data monitoring committee support.
• Vendor and CRO oversight. Select, govern, and manage CROs and technology vendors for biometrics services, with clear performance metrics, quality agreements, and budget accountability.
• Clinical data management. Ensure high-quality, inspection-ready data collection, cleaning, and database lock across internal and CRO-managed studies. Oversee EDC selection and build, data review, external data integration, and risk-based quality management.
• Quality and compliance. Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, 21 CFR Part 11, and applicable data privacy requirements. Maintain inspection readiness and lead biometrics participation in audits and inspections.
• People and organization. Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team. Help build a scalable organization as the company moves toward commercial readiness, and manage functional budgets and resource planning.

Experience & Skills and Work Environment

Experience & Skills

• PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field required; MS with exceptional experience may be considered.
• 12 or more years of biometrics experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including 5 or more years leading biometrics teams or functions
• Proven track record leading or substantially contributing to biometrics for successful regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA/MAA) and approvals; experience with cell and gene therapy, rare disease, or ophthalmology/cardiology/neurology programs is strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of CDISC standards, ICH guidelines, FDA and EMA expectations, and statistical methodology for novel and adaptive designs. Demonstrated experience with health authority interactions, DSMB support, and inspection readiness.
• Technical proficiency with SAS, R, and statistical programming (SDTM, ADaM, TLFs), plus oversight of clinical data management and EDC.
• Experience managing CRO and vendor relationships and building scalable systems and processes.
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to cross-functional leaders, regulators, and executive management.
• Strategic thinking that connects data and statistical strategy to program value.
• Scientific rigor combined with pragmatism and speed.
• Cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence without authority.
• Talent development and the ability to lead, build, and scale teams.
• Accountability for quality, timelines, and budget.

Work Environment

• Primarily desk-based, generally in an office or home office setting.
• May involve extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Life at Kriya

Discover True Collaborative TeamworkWe have an ambitious set of goals, but our confidence – and our inspiration – stems from our people. From California to North Carolina, our teammates bring a spirit of Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation to their work every day.

We’re always looking for teammates with the drive and energy to help us grow. If you want to be a part of a company with an entrepreneurial culture, a bold vision, and a meaningful purpose, join us.

Rewards & Benefits

• Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Flexible Time Off ∙ Paid Parental & Medical Leave ∙ Paid Company Holidays
• Health & Wellness: Fertility & Family Building Benefits ∙ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance ∙ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ∙ Life Insurance ∙ Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Financial Security:Equity ∙ 401(k) with Company Match ∙ Identity Theft Protection
• And More!

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