About the position
As the Biostatistics Leader - Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolic (CVRM), you will provide strategic leadership and oversight across all Biostatisticians within CVRM, ensuring a cohesive and high-performing sub-function that drives excellence in service of our larger global Biostatistics strategy through study design, data analysis, and insights generation. You will report to the Global Head of Biostatistics, you will be responsible for leading and ensuring the overall performance of the Biostatistic team serving the CVRM area in their delivery against the portfolio. Your role will be instrumental in informing clinical design, in partnership with all therapeutic area-aligned Biostatistics TA Leaders. In your role, you will drive excellence in Biostatistics in CVRM by partnering cross-functionally across PD Data Sciences & Analytics (PD-DSA) to support portfolio delivery. You will also partner closely with other Biostatistics TA Leaders on common issues that impact all therapeutic areas and / or Biostatistics teams at Roche. You will leverage the strengths of a global team and create an inspiring environment where you and your team feel empowered, take ownership of work, knowledge and resources and strive for continuous improvement. You will establish and foster key internal and external relationships, purposefully collaborating to be at the forefront of our industry. You may also contribute to, develop and lead functional, cross-functional, enterprise-wide or external initiatives that shape our technical, business and healthcare environments. You will lead a global, high-performing organization of approximately 20-30 Biostatisticians to support the unique demands of late-stage development within your therapeutic area. Your direct reports will be a team of directors and above. Reporting to the Global Head of Biostatistics, you will have a direct line to influence and contribute to the overall strategy and success of late-stage development programs at Roche.
Responsibilities
- Develop and set a clear PD-DSA strategy and goals that align with Roche's broader objectives.
- Embed and drive the adoption of PD-DSA's strategic imperatives of Data, Digital/AI, and Design (the 3Ds) across your teams' workflows.
- Act as a role model for your teams by delivering excellence in all aspects of your work.
- Define and create clear accountability across each function in your organization and beyond.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the CVRM Biostatistics strategy.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive set of strategic objectives with nuances for CVRM.
- Ensure that biostatistical considerations are integrated early in study designs and development programs.
- Partner closely with senior leadership across PD-DSA, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and data science teams.
- Act as the primary liaison between the Biostatistics function and key stakeholders across Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Science teams.
- Ensure seamless collaboration between Biostatistics and external partners.
- Act as the single PD-DSA point of contact for the CVRM, overseeing data analysis and insights generation strategies.
- Foster an adaptable environment of continuous learning that embraces advancements in digital & AI technologies.
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team of biostatistics leaders.
- Establish and track performance metrics for the team's overall success.
Requirements
- PhD, or other advanced degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Mathematics.
- More than 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with an emphasis in TA and TA-enabling strategy.
- Ability to consult and understand medical issues.
- In-depth knowledge of GCP, international and in-country regulations, guidelines and their application.
- Thorough understanding of the end-to-end drug development lifecycle.
- Experience and understanding of new trends with all relevant data types and analytics.
- Track record of establishing successful internal and external partnerships.
- Willingness to adopt new technologies and methodologies, deep interest in AI and digital advancements.
- Influential and confident communicator.
- Strong English language skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with high-dimensional data and advanced analytics methods.
- Experience in regulatory interactions and external collaborations.
Benefits
- Relocation benefits are available.
- Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.
