Statistics Manager

Job Description

Senior Manager – Statistical Innovation in Pharmaceutical Development

Location : Cambridge, MA (Hybrid Work Model)

Are you ready to apply advanced statistics and data science to real-world pharmaceutical challenges? A global healthcare company is seeking a Senior Manager, Statistical Sciences to join its Pharmaceutical Development team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced statistician to work on cutting-edge programs across drug formulation, analytical development, and assay validation—helping to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective medicines reach patients.

Your Role at a Glance

As a senior statistical expert, you’ll lead the design and analysis of laboratory, manufacturing, and validation studies for a wide range of therapeutics—from small molecules and biologics to novel therapies like cell and gene treatments. You’ll work in close collaboration with scientists, engineers, and regulatory teams to turn data into decisions that matter. You’ll also contribute to biomarker and clinical assay development efforts, applying your skills to some of the most innovative science in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Lead statistical support for drug development activities related to Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC).
• Partner with laboratory and analytical teams to guide study design, data analysis, and interpretation for drug formulation and manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the development and validation of assays used in clinical and biomarker applications.
• Apply frequentist, Bayesian, and machine learning methodologies as appropriate for complex or non-traditional datasets.
• Serve as the primary statistical advisor on multidisciplinary teams and ensure analyses are aligned with scientific and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses from data wrangling to reporting, ensuring clarity, reproducibility, and insight at every step.
• Share learnings internally and externally through presentations, publications, and professional conferences.
• Stay abreast of evolving best practices, regulatory requirements, and analytical innovations relevant to pharmaceutical statistics.

What You Bring

Work Structure

This role follows a hybrid work model , combining time at our Cambridge site with flexibility to work remotely.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

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