Global Head Real World Statistics and Evidence Synthesis (Senior Director)

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

Summary of Job:

The purpose of this role is to lead the group of statisticians providing statistics expertise for real world studies and ensuring innovative expertise in evidence synthesis to support Kyowa Kirin’s products throughout the product life cycle.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and accountable for the provision of statistical expertise and evidence synthesis to support real world studies demonstrating the value of a Kyowa Kirin’s product portfolio
• Oversee the global statistic and evidence synthesis team ensuring timely and robust execution
• Develop a strong working relationship with cross-functional teams representing the real world statistics and evidence synthesis within the global HEOR subfunction
• Support Heath Technology Assessments with the strategy, planning and execution of evidence synthesis for Kyowa Kirin’s product portfolio to demonstrate value of the products in comparative analyses
• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships and collaborations with a network of key global external stakeholders, including real world statistics and evidence synthesis experts
• Maintain awareness of changes within the reimbursement/regulatory landscape and requirements for evidence synthesis and statistical methods pertaining to real world data
• Provide line management, coaching and mentorship to grow the expertise of the team

Job Requirements:

Education

Masters or Ph.D in Statistics, Mathemathics or closely disclipline

 

Experience

Minimum 5 years experience specifically in real world statistics and and evidence synthesis within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.

 

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in real-world study statistical analysis, and evidence synthesis
• Proven track record of leading real world statistics and evidence synthesis taking accountability for results
• High level of commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills.
• Substantial experience operating in a cross-functional environment and building productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Experience in complex decision making, taking into account a broad range of technical factors, business considerations, potential risks, and perspectives
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences in a professional manner
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to operate as lead in cross-functional teams and influence decision making
• Knowledge of global payer landscape related statistical methods and evidence synthesis
• Highly analytical with strong data manipulation skills and ability to identify trends and patterns
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Non-Technical Skills

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Customer and patient and focused. Strong work ethic is required. Detail oriented and excellent follow through. Capacity to develop innovative solutions. Ability to flex and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced, high growth environment. Has a passion for personal learning and development to be able to grow with the company. Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization. Kyowa Kirin Core Competencies: Results Oriented, Sense of Urgency and Flawless in Execution.

Physical Demands: Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work.

Working Conditions: Requires up to 25% domestic and international travel

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran