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Statistical Science Director - Oncology

UK - CambridgeFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-14

Core

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

Role type

Senior Director, Statistics (Oncology)

Builds

Statistical strategies for preclinical studies, regulatory submissions, and health technology assessments

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry, Oncology

Required skills

Clinical trial statistics, Pharmaceutical development, Regulated research, Team leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, Statistical methodology, Risk management, CRO partnership, External representation, Mentorship

Preferred skills

PhD in Statistics, Disease area expertise, Business development, Project management, SAS, R, Python

Technologies

SAS, R, Python

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a group of statisticians; Lead statistical design and strategy for product development plans; Ensure quality for study designs, documents, delivery, and interpretation; Quantify benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of the product profile; Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time; Represent the company externally with health authorities and advisory boards; Mentor and coach statistics staff.

Seniority

Director, hands-on IC with leadership