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Biostatistics Leader - Immunology

Biostatistics Leader - Immunology

F. Hoffmann-La Roche GruppeCarlsbad, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

The Opportunity

As the Biostatistics Leader - Immunology, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight across all Biostatisticians within Immunology, ensuring a cohesive and high-performing sub-function that drives excellence in service of our larger global Biostatistics strategy through study design, data analysis, and insights generation. You will report to the Global Head of Biostatistics and be responsible for leading and ensuring the overall performance of the Biostatistic team serving the Immunology area in their delivery against the portfolio. Your role will be instrumental in informing clinical design, in partnership with all therapeutic area-aligned Biostatistics TA Leaders.

In your role, you will drive excellence in Biostatistics in Immunology by partnering cross-functionally across PD Data Sciences & Analytics (PD-DSA) to support portfolio delivery. You will also partner closely with other Biostatistics TA Leaders on common issues that impact all therapeutic areas and / or Biostatistics teams at Roche. You will leverage the strengths of a global team and create an inspiring environment where you and your team feel empowered, take ownership of work, knowledge and resources, and strive for continuous improvement. You will establish and foster key internal and external relationships, purposefully collaborating to be at the forefront of our industry. You may also contribute to, develop and lead functional, cross-functional, enterprise-wide or external initiatives that shape our technical, business and healthcare environments.

You will lead a global, high-performing organization of approximately 20-50 Biostatisticians to support the unique demands of late-stage development within your therapeutic area. Your direct reports will be a team of directors and above. Reporting to the Global Head of Biostatistics, you will have a direct line to influence and contribute to the overall strategy and success of late-stage development programs at Roche.

PD-DSA SHARED LEADERSHIP OBJECTIVES

  • Develop and set a clear PD-DSA strategy and goals that align with Roche's broader objectives, ensuring that you integrate Roche's One Pharma strategy, PD goals, and R&D Excellence methods into the strategic direction.
  • Embed and drive the adoption of PD-DSA's strategic imperatives of Data, Digital / AI, and Design (the 3Ds) across your teams' workflows, taking ownership of this mindset shift to ensure a seamless integration of these principles into daily operations.
  • Act as a role model for your teams by delivering excellence in all aspects of your work, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement that empowers team members to reach their potential.
  • Define and create clear accountability across each function in your organization and beyond, ensuring that you work in lock-step with your colleagues and partners to maintain alignment and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Leadership and Strategy

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Immunology Biostatistics strategy, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach in line with the global Biostatistics strategy.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive set of strategic objectives with nuances for Immunology to be included as part of the global Biostatistics strategy, ensuring alignment with PD-DSA and company objectives.
  • Ensure that biostatistical considerations are integrated early in study designs and development programs, aligning with regulatory and scientific best practices.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership across PD-DSA, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and data science teams to shape the future of statistical contributions within Roche.
  • Represent statistical expertise and excellence in therapy area-level governance / Development Boards to ensure scientific rigor in study design, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Evaluate challenges as they arise and direct them to the appropriate decision-makers for resolution.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

  • Act as the primary liaison between the Biostatistics function and key stakeholders across Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Science teams to drive alignment and shape outcomes for shared objectives with specific therapeutic area relevance.
  • Ensure seamless collaboration between Biostatistics and external partners, including regulatory agencies, academic institutions, and industry consortia.
  • Establish and foster key internal and external partnerships, purposefully collaborating with clinical teams on study design, data strategies, and execution.
  • Represent Biostatistics at cross-functional meetings, regulatory interactions, and external collaborations.
  • Influence therapeutic area strategies by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
  • Technical Biostatistics Accountability

  • Act as the single PD-DSA point of contact for Immunology, overseeing data analysis and insights generation strategies.
  • Ensure scientific rigor in all data analyses and interpretations, driving execution excellence across all data types to deliver actionable insights and support informed decision-making within the therapeutic area.
  • Foster an adaptable environment of continuous learning that embraces advancements in digital & AI technologies, supporting the evolution of analytical tools and methodologies.
  • Be accountable for data analysis, insights generation strategy as well as data interpretation for Immunology, while ensuring excellence in statistical contributions and the analysis and interpretation of all data types.
  • Maintain and adhere to multi-modal standards and best practices for statistical methods and deliverables set by Real World and Clinical Data Strategy.
  • Team Development

  • Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team of biostatistics leaders, ensuring their continued professional growth and ability to drive strategic impact.
  • Establish and track performance metrics for the team's overall success, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving continuous improvement.
  • Provide feedback, recognition, and development on a continuous basis.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
  • Partner with P&C and leadership to attract, retain, and develop top biostatistical talent to support long-term organizational success.
  • Who You Are

  • PhD, or other advanced degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics.
  • More than 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry with an emphasis in TA and TA-enabling strategy.
  • In-depth knowledge of GCP, international and in-country regulations, guidelines and their application, and all other applicable compliance standards related to data and statistical sciences.
  • Thorough understanding of the end-to-end drug development lifecycle, particularly on elements involving data and statistical sciences, advanced analytics methods, and data visualization tools and techniques.
  • Experience and understanding of new trends with all relevant data types (e.g., high-dimensional data) and analytics.
  • Track record of establishing successful internal and external partnerships with relevant partner organizations.
  • Willingness to adopt new technologies and methodologies, deep interest in AI and digital advancements.
  • Influential and confident communicator.
  • Strong English language skills.
  • International travel as required - estimated at 20%.
  • Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

    The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $250,800.00 - $465,800.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

    Who we are

    A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases.

    Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We believe that by championing diversity of background, thought, and experience, we can foster a sense of belonging and provide an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best for the patients we serve.

    Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, and veteran status.

    If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form.

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