Manager, Statistics (Oncology)

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Job Description

Objectives:

Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven, top 15 biopharmaceutical leader committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

Our Data and Quantitative Sciences group (DQS) is made up of more than 500 quantitative scientists who harness the insight of data and digital to speed the development of highly innovative treatments to patients. These scientists (from quantitative clinical pharmacology, statistics, programming, outcomes research and epidemiology, patient safety & pharmacovigilance) bring their expertise to our global program teams and reimagine our disciplines. They work with novel data streams, including real-world data and digital tools, and apply advanced analytics including artificial intelligence and automation.

As part of DQS, the Statistics and Quantitative Sciences (SQS) at Takeda is looking to add individuals to our team that are team oriented, collaborative, strong understanding of the statistics function, exceptional leaders and innovators. SQS aspires to bring safe and effective medications to the patients with our quantitative skills. We design efficient trials, contribute to clinical development strategies, perform high quality statistical analyses, and pursue operational excellence.

About the role:

A Manager in Statistics is expected to:

• Own assigned tasks to enable delivery, identifies the need for, and actively seeks input from others on delivery challenges
• Engage cross functionally and with vendors to progress delivery by influencing
• Lead activities within parts of project delivery including studies or submissions, or exploratory work related to clinical, preclinical, or translational drug R&D
• Establish internal and external presence on delivery risks
• Introduce delivery mitigations

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• Knowledge of clinical study designs, common analysis methods, descriptive and inferential statistics.

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry including understanding of clinical drug development process and associated documents.
• Knowledge of FDA and ICH regulations and industry standards applicable to the design, analysis of clinical trials and regulatory submissions.

• Good knowledge of statistical programming languages (including SAS), software, techniques, and processes. Working knowledge of UNIX operating systems, and common software products and technologies used in conjunction with SAS (e.g., Microsoft Office products).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

The Manager in Statistics needs to:

• Have ability to identify appropriate methods for standard and common scenarios
• Have experience with multidisciplinary environment in applying methods
• Be able to introduces new method ideas and improves on existing analysis and method
• Own assigned tasks, identifies the need for and actively seeks input from others
• Engage cross functionally to progress tasks by influencing
• Lead activities and parts of projects including studies or submissions, or exploratory work related to clinical, preclinical, or translational drug R&D

EDUCATION: 

• PhD  in statistical or quantitative field
• MS with ~3+ years experience in statistical or quantitative field

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$111,800.00 - $175,670.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, lev