Director, Biostatistics
This is what you will do:
The Director, Biostatistics has sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently lead a biostatistics team to deliver project and/or technical level activities related to design, delivery and interpretation, high level internal governance committees and/or regulatory submissions. This individual is able to lead, perform and communicate results of more technical analyses, and able to guide and lead less experienced staff. Competent individual contributor with excellent cross-functional collaboration.
You will be responsible for:
To lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians
Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans, preclinical studies, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activities as appropriate for the stage of the product
Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs, documents, delivery and interpretation and submission
Quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and can communicate these effectively within the team
Provide global leadership to others and direct project work delivered by internal and external staff
Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time
Represent Alexion externally which may include health authorities, advisory boards, conferences, workshops and/or payer interactions
Maintain knowledge of statistical methodology in relevant areas and promote, investigate, and implement novel statistical approaches
Represent statistical strategy and decision making at internal decision-making governance including review boards, therapy area leadership teams and ESPC/LSPC
Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of biostatistics staff
Work according to agreed functional and regional Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements
You will need to have:
MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc
Track record of background in leading independently
Exemplary technical skills
Flexible, well-organized, and possess the ability to work well under pressure.
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We would prefer for you to have:
PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics is preferred.
Date Posted
03-Sep-2025Closing Date
29-Sep-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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