Associate Director Biostatistics

Novartis • East Hanover, NJ

106d • $145,600 - $270,400

About The Position

200+ compounds in Novartis are supported by biostatisticians in 10+ sites around the globe. Biostatisticians transform clinical data into analyses that build the basis for making innovative drugs accessible for patients. They influence decision-making in cross-functional international teams from early to late phase drug development. We are in search of an Associate Director, Biostatistics to join a passionate team in full development. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study or project level and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners in the full development analytics team.

Requirements

• PhD with 6+ years' experience preferred or MS with 10+ years' experience with a degree emphasis in Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Has advanced knowledge of applying statistics and innovative approaches expert knowledge in a variety of statistical areas.
• Influences decisions that directly impact the project and department ability to deliver objective.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills bridging scientific and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with late phase drug development needs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for strategic statistical input and influence into one or more projects (development plan, designing trials, dose-finding, regulatory strategy, publication, pricing & reimbursement strategy, statistical deliverables).
• Plan and execute statistical analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
• Lead development and implementation of innovation in statistical methodology and trial design.
• Lead collaborations with medical and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in drug development and enable successful impact on robust drug development plans.
• Facilitate seamless transition of projects from full to late development.
• Propose and implement innovative designs and methods to optimize drug development.
• Plan, prioritize and oversee project level activities and ensure efficient resource management within or across franchise and effective partnership with vendors.
• Effective partnership with other functions to ensure integrated quantitative input into project.
• Develop and mentor biostatisticians.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility
• various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• sign-on bonus
• restricted stock units
• discretionary awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree