Sr Director, RWE Biostatistics

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Position Summary

The Senior Director of Real-World Evidence Biostatistics plays a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the strategic direction and execution of statistical and real-world evidence initiatives within the organization.

This key leadership position involves providing guidance and expertise in statistical methodologies, study design using real-world data to facilitate and support development and regulatory interactions of pharmaceutical products.

The Senior Director collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize trial design, and leverage real-world data to support evidence generation and decision-making.

Additionally, the role involves representing the organization in interactions with regulatory agencies, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the Global Biometrics and Data Sciences, and serving as a thought leader in the field of real-world evidence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in the design, execution, and analysis of real-world evidence studies

Lead efforts to enhance the utilization of real-world data for evidence generation and decision-making purposes

Represent the organization at conferences, forums, and industry events to showcase expertise and thought leadership in biostatistics and real-world data

Manages resources and budget to ensure company resources are allocated according to the development needs and priorities

Creates effective processes related to RWE and ensures consistency and adherence across therapeutic areas and projects

Key contributor to Clinical Development Plans, submissions, and post-submission strategies / preparation / defense as needed

Represents the company in interfaces with regulatory agencies globally

Effectively engages as a matrix team member on high-level development teams and serves as a scientific and strategic partner

Seeks and establishes new collaborations with cross-functional teams for RWE objectives

Enables a culture of inclusiveness, respect for diversity, compliance with process and allows for the questioning and challenging of others in a respectful and constructive manner

Provides leadership to empower and develop the team

Provides guidance to employee's development plans and carries out performance review and feedback. develops performance metrics for staff

Qualifications & Experience

PhD or MS (12+ years’ experience) in statistics or biostatistics or related scientific field with clinical trials, drug development, pharmaceutical industry or healthcare experience

Proficiency in scientific computing / programming (SAS, R or Python) and implementation of advanced statistical analysis

Extensive experience in real-world data within the pharmaceutical or CRO industry, demonstrating a strong track record of leadership and strategic thinking.

In-depth knowledge of statistical methodologies, clinical trial design, and real-world evidence generation, with a focus on optimizing study design and data analysis

A commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of real-world data

Experience in preparing and participating in global regulatory agency interactions

Demonstrate excellent collaboration, organizational / leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills

At least 5 years management (direct or matrix) experience is preferred

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility.

For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture.

For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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