Senior Scientific Director, Group Lead - Advanced Biostatistical Sciences

 

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 

Your Role

We are seeking a pioneering and inspiring Group Lead of Advanced Biostatistical Sciences to lead a team of individuals who support various areas within biostatistics, including Statistical Data Sciences (AI/ML), Automation and Statistical technologies, Biomarker & non-clinical statistics. The Group Lead of Advanced Biostatistical Sciences will play a key role in partnering with members of Biostatistics, other Clinical Measurement Sciences functions, other R&D functions, and the wider Corporate Data Science community, reporting into the Global Head of Biostatistics. As a member of the Biostatistics Leadership Team, this individual will have the ability to influence decision making and critical advancement of integrated evidence planning and quantitative, evidence-based decision making.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of statistical methodology, biostatistical subject matter expertise, statistical/machine learning, and statistical tools/applications development to support R&D programs across the pharmaceutical company
• Collaborate within Biostatistics and with other Clinical Measurement Sciences functions to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality statistical support to R&D programs
• Collaborate with other R&D functions to ensure that advanced statistical expertise is appropriately integrated into R&D decision-making
• Build and grow the Advanced Biostatistics Sciences team, including recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art statistical methodologies, tools, and technologies, and integrate them into the work of the tea
• Lead the development of new statistical methodologies, tools, and technologies, and drive their dissemination and adoption across the organization
• Collaborate with the wider Corporate Data Science community to ensure efficient data utilization and integration into the work of the team
• Provide input into the planning of R&D programs to ensure appropriate statistical support and utilization of advanced statistical expertise
• Ensure the team works in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures
• Manage resources and build a culture of collaboration, innovation, excellence, and continuous learning
• Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies as needed

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in biostatistics, with demonstrated experience in statistical methodology, biostatistical subject matter expertise, statistical/machine learning, or statistical tools/applications development

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical skills to clinical research and development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present technical information to a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders
• Proficiency in SAS and/or R software and experience working with large, complex data sets
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, matrixed, and collaborative environment, with a demonstrated ability in managing stakeholders within a broader matrix and building strong collaborations with partner functions and experts
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical studies, including ICH guidelines and FDA and EMA regulations
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to influence peers and senior leaders
• Strong commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous learning and development
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to respond to time-critical needs with agility
• Other areas that similar teams in pharmaceutical Biostatistical functions may focus on include: clinical trial design, adaptive designs and Bayesian methods, modeling and simulation, real-world evidence

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspecti