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.
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.
- Represent statistical expertise and excellence in therapy area-level governance / Development Boards.
- Evaluate challenges as they arise and direct them to the appropriate decision-makers for resolution.
- Act as the primary liaison between the Biostatistics function and key stakeholders.
- Ensure seamless collaboration between Biostatistics and external partners.
- Establish and foster key internal and external partnerships.
- Influence therapeutic area strategies by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Act as the single PD-DSA point of contact for the CVRM.
- Foster an adaptable environment of continuous learning that embraces advancements in digital & AI technologies.
- Be accountable for data analysis, insights generation strategy as well as data interpretation for CVRM.
- Maintain and adhere to multi-modal standards and best practices for statistical methods.
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team of biostatistics leaders.
- Establish and track performance metrics for the team's overall success.
- Provide feedback, recognition and development on a continuous basis.
- Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
- Partner with P&C and leadership to attract, retain, and develop top biostatistical talent.
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.
- 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 the 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.
- International travel as required - estimated at 20%.
Benefits
- Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.
- Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
