Senior Manager, Statistical Innovation
Core
Provide statistical leadership for research and development, clinical trials, patient safety, and global medical affairs to advance medicines.
Role type
Senior Manager, Statistical Innovation (hands-on IC with leadership)
Builds
Production-level statistical and machine learning/AI models, analysis plans, safety assessments, and evidence generation strategies.
Domain
Pharmaceutical / Biostatistics / Machine Learning & AI
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Complex statistical analyses (Bayesian, mixed models, survival), machine learning/deep learning predictive modeling, Python/R production coding, data processing on real-world databases (ConcertAI, FlatIron, Optum), regulatory submission support, cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical industry knowledge (drug development lifecycle), safety statistics (ISS, benefit-risk, signal detection), observational study design (RWE), confounding control methods
Technologies
Python, R, VS Code, GitHub, ConcertAI, FlatIron, Optum
Responsibilities
Conduct research and methodology development for statistical/ML models; develop protocols and statistical analysis plans; lead statistical support for benefit-risk planning and safety assessments; guide data science functions and ensure data accuracy; collaborate on publication of scientific research; manage project timelines and cross-functional relationships
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution