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Your Role: As a group manager (Senior Director Biostatistics) you will lead a team of Biostatisticians working at a trial or program level. You will be accountable for the development of biostatisticians within their team, allocation and management of workload, and assurance of quality. The role requires experience at both the trial and program levels and demonstrated ability to lead the work of others in a direct or indirect capacity. You will also play a role within the Biostatistics Portfolio Leadership Team and contribute to the wider growth and development of the Biostatistics function, elevating the impact of the function within R&D.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of biostatisticians at a trial or program level to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
Manage the allocation of workload and monitor team productivity
Contribute to the development and implementation of Biostatistics strategies and initiatives, and play a role within the Biostatistics Portfolio Leadership Team
Collaborate with other R&D functions to ensure that statistical deliverables are appropriately planned, executed, and communicated
Ensure that biostatistical work is conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures
Personally contribute to statistical thinking and analysis, as well as helping the team with the more complex programs or trials
Contribute to the professional development of team members and participate in recruitment processes to identify and hire top talent
Ensure that continuous improvement practices are implemented in the Biostatistics function
Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values diversity and promotes openness and accountability
Who you are
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field
8+ years of relevant experience in biostatistics, with experience leading and managing a team
Experience working across multiple trials or programs, with a good understanding of disease areas and the drug development process
Demonstrated ability to apply statistical skills to clinical research and development
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical studies, including ICH guidelines and FDA and EMA regulations
Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present technical information to a varietyof stakeholders
Proficiency in SAS and/or R software and experience working with large, complex data sets
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development
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