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Senior Director, Biostatistics

Merck Gruppe
Billerica, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Work Location : Billerica, Massachusetts

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Department : HC-RD-BAO Biostatistics Oncology

Recruiter : Jerome Henle

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Your Role : As a group manager (Senior Director Biostatistics) you will lead a team of Biostatisticians working at a trial or program level. You will be accountable for the development of biostatisticians within their team, allocation and management of workload, and assurance of quality. The role requires experience at both the trial and program levels and demonstrated ability to lead the work of others in a direct or indirect capacity. You will also play a role within the Biostatistics Portfolio Leadership Team and contribute to the wider growth and development of the Biostatistics function, elevating the impact of the function within R&D.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of biostatisticians at a trial or program level to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
  • Manage the allocation of workload and monitor team productivity.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of Biostatistics strategies and initiatives, and play a role within the Biostatistics Portfolio Leadership Team.
  • Collaborate with other R&D functions to ensure that statistical deliverables are appropriately planned, executed, and communicated.
  • Ensure that biostatistical work is conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Personally contribute to statistical thinking and analysis, as well as helping the team with the more complex programs or trials.
  • Contribute to the professional development of team members and participate in recruitment processes to identify and hire top talent.
  • Ensure that continuous improvement practices are implemented in the Biostatistics function.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values diversity and promotes openness and accountability.

Who you are

Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.
  • 8 years of relevant experience in biostatistics, with experience leading and managing a team.
  • Experience working across multiple trials or programs, with a good understanding of disease areas and the drug development process.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply statistical skills to clinical research and development.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical studies, including ICH guidelines and FDA and EMA regulations.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present technical information to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in SAS and / or R software and experience working with large, complex data sets.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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