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Position: Global Biometrics & Data Sciences (GBDS), Executive Director – Oncology Biostatistics

Location: US (New Jersey, Cambridge, MA, Seattle, San Diego)

Position Summary

The Executive Director of Biostatistics will provide scientific and operational leadership across oncology programs, guiding data and statistical strategy, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to support the successful development of innovative therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership in data strategy to support end-to-end evidence generation in portfolio development
• Develop quantitative strategy that leverage the real-world data, AI and statistical innovation in optimizing trial design and decision-making
• Supervise biostatistical leaders and individual contributors supporting oncology projects, ensuring high-quality statistical deliverables and alignment with program goals.
• Partner with clinical, regulatory, and medical teams to shape development strategies, trial designs, and lifecycle plans that optimize clinical outcomes and regulatory success.
• Oversee statistical design, endpoint selection, DMC proposals, and analysis strategies. Ensure robust interpretation of results and development of key messages.
• Lead talent management efforts including recruitment, coaching, performance evaluation, and succession planning. Foster a culture of inclusivity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Contribute to the evolution of GBDS capabilities by identifying and integrating new methodologies, tools, and strategic directions.
• Represent the company in scientific forums and Health Authority meetings. Ensure consistent communication of company priorities and scientific insights across all levels.
• Manage project-level resource planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of statistical outputs in compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Serve as a core member of development teams and lead the Quantitative Sub-team, contributing to all aspects of product development strategy and execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• MS or PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics
• 12+ years of experience in biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industry with clinical trials, drug development, pharmaceutical industry or healthcare experience (Oncology experience preferred)
• Minimum 8 years people management experience 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing research activities in close collaboration with medical, clinical, regulatory, and commercial partners.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams leading to successful global regulatory filings and approvals.
• Strong communication/presentation skills with ability to tailor the message to the key stakeholder for effective impact and influence.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to the changing needs of the organization.
• Ability to organize multiple work assignments and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and lead in a matrix organization, building successful working relationships and effective stakeholder management in an environment with multiple lines of authority and competing needs.
• This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international business travel.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from 287,120 to 348,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final,