Senior Director, Biostatistics

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

This is what you will do:

The Senior Director, Biostatistics has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently lead a biostatistics team to deliver project and/or technical level activities related to design, delivery and interpretation, high level internal governance committees and/or regulatory submissions.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians

• Leadership to biostatistics staff world-wide

• Ensures drug projects are successfully delivered by leading biostatistics support and strategy. This includes Development Plans, Regulatory Strategy and Submissions, high level internal governance committees, Health Technology Assessment and Reimbursement/Payer and Commercial support as appropriate for the stage of the product.

• Leadership to staff on the product world-wide so that all work is carried out with regards to Alexion standards and external regulations

• Develop contacts with international and external opinion leaders, consultants, and collaborative groups

• Provide leadership and direction to improvement projects/activities/initiatives

• Identify & drive the development & utilization of leading-edge statistical methodology, skills, capabilities, tools, processes & best practice, in order to add value to drug development

• Lead biostatistics resourcing to deliver projects and input on internal vs outsourcing delivery

• Maintain understanding and awareness of, as well as investigate and implement, new methodologies, therapy area and development advances

• May represent Alexion and biostatistics to Health Authorities and Reimbursement/Payer Organizations or high level internal governance committees for specific projects/indications

• Competent program and project leadership

• Work according to agreed functional and regional Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements

You will need to have:

• MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc

• Track record of background in leading independently

• In depth knowledge of technical/regulatory requirements with experience in pharm/healthcare

• Exemplary technical skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships

• Flexible, well-organized, and possess the ability to work well under pressure

• Duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics is preferred.

• Managerial experience

• Excellent collaboration required – needs the energy to work across global & functional boundaries both internally and externally

• Vision – keen awareness of R&D priorities in order to apply novel solutions to scientific problems

• Travel – willingness to travel domestically & internationally

At Alexion, you will find a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and a diverse environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of rare disease research and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Ready to lead and inspire? Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease.

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