Statistical Science Director
Core
Lead statistical strategy and design for global medicine development, guiding programs from early discovery through registration to influence patient outcomes and business value.
Role type
Senior IC statistical science director (pharma)
Builds
Clinical development plans, study designs, protocols, analysis plans, and regulatory submissions
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, clinical trials, biostatistics
Required skills
Statistical design and strategy, regulatory interactions, clinical trial protocols, data-driven analysis, decision making in drug development, sophisticated statistical computation, methodology innovation, team leadership, external partnership management
Preferred skills
PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics, experience with health technology assessment, advanced trial designs (adaptive, Bayesian), R and SAS proficiency, cross-functional team leadership, influencing governance bodies
Technologies
R, SAS, version control, scalable computing
Responsibilities
Lead statistical design across product development plans and regulatory pathways; own statistical content for study designs and submissions; quantify benefit, risk, and uncertainty; mentor statisticians; partner with CROs and health authorities; implement novel statistical methods; represent strategy at internal governance boards
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise