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Statistical Science Director - Oncology

UK - Cambridge💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-09-30

Core

Lead a biometrics team to deliver statistical design, delivery, and interpretation for pharmaceutical product development and regulatory submissions.

Role type

Senior IC statistical science director (pharmaceuticals)

Builds

Statistical strategies, study designs, and regulatory submissions for oncology products

Domain

Pharmaceuticals / Oncology

Required skills

Clinical trial statistics, regulatory research statistics, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, risk management, statistical methodology, CRO partnership management, external stakeholder representation, statistical strategy governance, staff mentorship

Preferred skills

PhD in Statistics, therapeutic area knowledge, business development exposure, project management, SAS/R/Python proficiency

Technologies

SAS, R, Python

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a group of statisticians; Lead statistical design and strategy for product development and regulatory submissions; Quantify benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of product profiles; Partner with CROs to ensure quality and timely delivery; Represent the organization externally with health authorities and advisory boards; Maintain and promote novel statistical approaches; Mentor and coach statistics staff

Seniority

Director, hands-on IC with team leadership

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