Senior Director, Statistical Methodologist

About This Role:
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Senior Director Statistical Methodologist to play a pivotal role in advancing innovative statistical methodologies within Research and Development. In this position you will drive statistical innovation ensuring methodological rigor and enhanced decision making across diverse projects. Your expertise in cuttingedge design and analysis techniquesincluding adaptive design Bayesian methods AI/ML applications causal inference and advanced multiple testing approacheswill be instrumental in optimizing drug development outcomes. Reporting directly to the Vice President and Head of Biostatistics RWDA and Epidemiology you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams mentor statisticians and epidemiologists and represent our organization in key crossindustry initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on drug development and shape the future of a dataandanalyticsdriven culture in a fastpaced dynamic environment.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the development and application of innovative statistical methodologies to enhance research efficiency and decisionmaking.
• Provide strategic direction and support to internal scientific working groups dedicated to key methods innovation areas.
• Collaborate with program team statisticians to apply adaptive designs and other innovative design methodologies to optimize study efficiency and outcomes.
• Contribute to AI/ML strategy within R&D and drive statistically sound applications to achieve drug development goals.
• Develop and apply advanced multiple testing approaches to ensure robust inference and support product labeling.
• Utilize causal inference techniques to enable evidence generation from a variety of data sources.
• Mentor and guide a team of statisticians and epidemiologists fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Communicate complex statistical concepts and methodologies effectively to internal stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in crossindustry initiatives and collaborations influencing statistical practices and methodologies externally.

Who You Are:
You are a visionary leader with a deep passion for statistical innovation and its application in drug development. You thrive on solving complex problems and are committed to driving methodological rigor and excellence. Your collaborative nature enables you to work seamlessly across teams bridging technical expertise with strategic insights. You are an inspiring mentor fostering growth and innovation within your team while effectively communicating advanced statistical concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Ph.D. in Statistics Biostatistics or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience in statistical methodology development and application within research or industry settings.
• Proven track record of leading innovative projects and driving methodological advancements.
• Expertise in adaptive designs Bayesian and frequentist methods statistical modeling multiple testing AI/ML and causal inference.
• Strong leadership communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience engaging and influencing external stakeholders including regulators and HTA/payers.
• Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience representing an organization in crossindustry initiatives or collaborations.
• Familiarity with hybrid designs Bayesian extrapolation and probability of technical success calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop statistical teams.

Additional Information :

The base salary range for this position is $230000$316000. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and longterm incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social wellbeing; including but not limited to:

Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances

Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement

Short and LongTerm Disability insurance

A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional endofyear shutdown time off (Dec 26Dec 31)

Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance

80 hours of sick time per calendar year

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit

401(k) program participation with company matched contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year

Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an EVerify Employer in the United States.