Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Director, Biostatistics

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  •  $221k - $332k/yr  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

This is what you will do:

The Director, Biostatistics has sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently lead a biostatistics team to deliver project and/or technical level activities related to design, delivery and interpretation, high level internal governancecommitteesand/or regulatory submissions. This individualis able tolead, perform and communicate results of more technical analyses, and able to guide and lead less experienced staff. Competent individual contributor with excellent cross-functional collaboration

You willbe responsible for

  • To lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians

  • Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans, preclinical studies, regulatory strategy, health technologyassessmentand/or commercial activities asappropriate forthe stage of the product

  • Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs, documents,delivery and interpretationand submission

  • Quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and can communicate these effectively within the team

  • Provide global leadership to others and direct project work delivered by internal and external staff

  • Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time

  • Represent Alexion externally which may include health authorities, advisory boards, conferences,workshopsand/or payer interactions

  • Maintain knowledge of statisticalmethodologyin relevant areas and promote, investigate, and implement novel statistical approaches

  • Represent statistical strategy and decision making at internal decision-making governance including review boards, therapy area leadershipteamsand ESPC/LSPC

  • Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of biostatistics staff

  • Work according to agreed functional andregional Safety,Healthand Environment (SHE) strategyby ensuring proper managementof SHE risks, incidents, reporting,follow-upand improvements

You will need to have:

  • 7 years’ experience with anMSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containingasubstantialstatisticalcomponent), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc

  • Track recordof background in leading independently

  • Exemplary technical skills

  • Flexible, well-organized, andpossessthe ability to work well under pressure.

  • The duties of this role aregenerally conductedin an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or withoutan accommodationto:use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We wouldpreferforyou to have:

  • PhD in Statistics/Biostatisticsispreferred.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $221,036.00 - $331,554.00 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

08-Jun-2026

Closing Date

25-Jun-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

About Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community. We are driven by a mission to change what it means to live with a rare disease.

A leader in rare disease for more than three decades and today continues to build a diversified pipeline across disease areas with significant unmet need, using an array of innovative modalities.

As part of AstraZeneca, Alexion is continually expanding its global geographic footprint to serve more rare disease patients around the world. It is headquartered in Boston, US.

Alexion’s pioneering legacy in rare disease is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into novel medicines. Alexion pushes boundaries to accelerate discovery of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the world and continues to expand its reach to benefit more people globally.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1992
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