Novartis - Associate Director Biostatistics

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Biostatistics to join a passionate team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences - Full Development, Neuroscience. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study or project level and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners.

Office Location: London (The Westworks).

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for strategic statistical input and influence into one or more studies or projects.
• Plan and execute exploratory analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
• Lead development and implementation of innovation in statistical methodology and trial design.
• Lead collaborations with medical and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in drug development and enable successful impact on robust drug development plans.
• Propose and implement innovative designs and methods to optimize drug development.
• Plan, prioritize and oversee study level activities and ensure efficient re-source management within or across franchise and effective partnership with vendors.
• Effective partnership with other functions to ensure integrated quantitative input into project.
• Develop and mentor biostatisticians

Role Requirements

• PhD with experience preferred or MS with extensive experience with a degree emphasis in Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of applying statistics and innovative approaches expert knowledge in a variety of statistical areas
• Influences decisions that directly impact the project and department ability to deliver objectives
• Record of successful implementation of novel methods and/or innovative strategies in drug development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills bridging scientific and business needs

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