Senior Director Biostatistics Head of Statistical Innovation & Methodology
Core
Provide scientific leadership in advanced statistical methodology, innovative trial design, and simulation-based approaches to address complex design and analysis challenges across clinical development.
Role type
Senior Director / Head of Statistical Innovation & Methodology
Builds
Statistical strategies, quantitative decision frameworks, and methodological tools for clinical development programs
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical clinical development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Advanced statistical methodology, clinical trial design, simulation-based evaluation, adaptive designs, Bayesian methods, model-based decision frameworks, mentorship, external scientific engagement
Preferred skills
Experience in statistical innovation roles, ability to communicate complex concepts to non-statistical stakeholders
Technologies
R, SAS, Python (implied by simulation/methodology context, though not explicitly named)
Responsibilities
Lead identification and application of innovative statistical methodologies; Conduct and oversee methodological research on emerging approaches; Provide expert statistical consultation to clinical development teams; Shape statistical strategies for trial design and analysis; Serve as internal subject-matter expert on advanced methodologies; Engage externally with regulatory agencies and academic collaborators; Mentor statisticians and build a statistical innovation team
