Associate Director, Statistical Science - Biostatistics
The Statistical Science Associate Directorhassufficientexperience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independentlyperform andlead statistical work within a project,an indicationwithin a more complex project or complex studies.This individualis able toleadand directBiometricsworkeither in-house orpartneringwith CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.
Typical Accountabilities:
The Statistical Science Associate Director may work as a lead statistician:
For a project orindicationin clinical therapeutic areas
Leadingthe delivery and oversight on multiple studies/indicationwithin a project
Theaccountabilitiesfor supporting projects directly include:
Analyze, interpret,summarizeand present results of clinicalstudy
Conductstatistical modelling to predict the timing of interim and final event-driven analyses in a clinical study
Direct project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards,qualityand time
Developstudydesign options and providehigh qualitydecision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or project
Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulation
Mentor/coach and support the training of statistics staff
Education, Qualifications,Skillsand Experience:
MSc/PhD in Statistics,Biostatistics, orrecognisedequivalent to statsMSc
5+ yrs of experience of pharmaceutical development, data analysis and interpretation and experience of program design;preferably, experienced indesigningandexecuting aPhase III Oncology study
Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS
Experienced in conducting simulations
Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
Excellent collaboration skills to work across functional boundaries
Ability to apply statisticalexpertiseto complex problems, with a focusonproblem solving and quality.
Date Posted
17-Jul-2026
Closing Date
06-Aug-2026
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