Senior Director, Global Biostatistics

Job Description:
Senior Director, Biostatistics 
Participating as a critical part of the Global Operations leadership team, the Senior Director, Biostatistics provides global leadership and strategic direction for the worldwide Biostatistics organization. They are responsible for the successful operation of the Biostatistics department, overseeing the statistical aspects of projects and project teams through the management of functional managers, internal staff, and interaction with Veristat’s executive leadership. The Senior Director, Biostatistics, oversees the development and optimization of departmental processes, the implementation of project-specific strategies, and the development and implementation of global functional strategies to increase productivity and quality.

They work closely with the head of Statistical Programming to coordinate all statistical and programming activities of client projects.

Make an Impact at Veristat!
Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams
Learn more about our core values here!

What we offer:
The estimated hiring range for this role is $160-260K USD plus applicable bonus. This hiring range is specific to the USA and will vary for other regions based upon local market data.  Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.

 Benefits vary by location and may include:Remote working
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plans

What we look for:
Ph.D. or Master in Statistics, Biostatistics, math-related discipline, or related field, with applied statistics training relevant to clinical trials or health research, with 10 years of relevant work experience.
Strong global or cross-regional leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years  managerial/supervisory experience, preferably in a CRO environment
Thorough knowledge of International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and other applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as well as of medical terminology, clinical trials and clinical research
Demonstrated ability to thoughtfully solve problems, exercise sound judgment, lead by example and influence without authority
Demonstrated ability to think “big picture” and strategically leverage expertise, to serve as a consultant and business partner with internal and external customers
Excellent written and oral communication skills including grammatical/technical writing skills.
Familiarity with moderately complex statistical methods that apply to Phase I-IV clinical trials are required
Working knowledge of the relationship and regulatory obligation of the contract research organization (CRO) industry with pharmaceutical/biotech companies
Skilled in the use of computer technology, including SAS and other statistical applications, and ability to learn new applications
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team environment

Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.
Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.