R&D Clinical Biostatistics Manager, Wellbeing Collective

Unilever • Trumbull, CT

5h • $99,760 - $149,640

About The Position

ABOUT UNILEVER: With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. We work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. WHO ARE WE? We are the Global Wellbeing team focused on one of Unilever’s largest growth opportunities – the €140bn Wellbeing space defined by Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS). OUR BUSINESS Unilever’s Wellbeing Collective Group (WBC) holds the company’s health and wellness brands and the portfolio of brands that includes Equilibra (Italy) and US acquired brands Olly, Liquid IV, Nutrafol, SmartyPants, Welly and Onnit. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments. We are committed to continuing to grow this strategic business for Unilever by leveraging the full strength of Unilever’s capabilities and expanding the reach of our portfolio internationally. We work in an agile, fast-moving environment, collaboratively within the team and with our Unilever colleagues around the world. We work in a project-based, networked way where everyone needs to be able to take a step back and think strategically, as well as roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, to be entrepreneurial and experiment, as well as bring in the best of Unilever and work the structures of a large company, and to take charge and lead, as well as follow and support others. An important capability within the clinical ecosystem for Wellbeing includes expertise in Biostatistics and Data Management, to optimise and democratise usage of our clinical data. This ecosystem is aligned to long-term platform areas within the WBC, as well as in partnership with our operating company brands. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Biostatistics Manager to lead statistical analysis planning and execution across our long-term science platforms and operating company clinical research projects. This role is ideal for a data-driven professional with a strong background in biostatistics and a proven track record in the FMCG industry. The role requires the ability to translate findings from clinical studies, working within a small agile core team in a matrix organization. Strong people and networking skills and a true passion for innovation also required. The role reports to Clinical Development Associate Director, Nutritional Sciences and Innovation (NS&I), Wellbeing and will interface with the Global WBC teams and Operating Companies.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have a Master’s or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in biostatistics within the FMCG, pharmaceutical, or consumer health industry.
• Experience working with large-scale clinical datasets.
• Ability to translate complex statistical concepts into business insights.
• Strong proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Python).
• The role requires the ability to work within a small agile core team and influence a matrix organization. Strong people and networking skills and a true passion for innovation also required.
• Ability to think flexibly in order to meet constantly shifting priorities and timelines and to independently provide solutions to issues.
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting skills and ability to find creative solutions
• Ability to work successfully in a ‘team-based’ environment
• Ability to manage external collaborations and projects

Nice To Haves

• Experience of using structured storage of Clinical datasets (eg CDISC) desirable.
• Familiarity with supplement-related research, advertising support and regulatory frameworks is a plus.
• Strong background in clinical science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the statistical analysis plan development and interpretation of results for clinical studies to support product claims and innovation.
• Develop and implement statistical methodologies for experimental design, data analysis, predictive modelling and insight data mining.
• Ensure statistical integrity and validity of analysis findings in support of key business claims and innovation platforms.
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and external partners in a clear and actionable manner.
• Contribute to scientific publications, white papers, and claims submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, and operating company experts.
• Translate statistical concepts and interpretation of study results into user-friendly and/or consumer-friendly language for non-experts.
• Develop supporting documents, expert letters and summaries leveraging robust statistical findings for product efficacy and safety support.
• Ensure collaborations with a wider multi-disciplinary team, developing and maintaining appropriate statistical reporting tools to support digital clinical data workflows.
• Ensure high quality statistical design as a member of the Clinical Science Forum

Benefits

• Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate , they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager