Director, Biostatistics

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 177877 - 266816

Posted on: 19 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is what you will do:

The Director Biostatistics has sufficient 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. This individual is able to lead perform and communicate results of more technical analyses and able to guide and lead less experienced staff. Competent individual contributor with excellent cross-functional collaboration.

You will be responsible for:

To lead manage and develop a group of statisticians

Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans preclinical studies regulatory strategy health technology assessment and/or commercial activities as appropriate for the stage of the product

Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs documents delivery and interpretation and submission

Quantify the benefit risk value and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and can communicate these effectively within the team

Provide global leadership to others and direct project work delivered by internal and external staff

Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time

Represent Alexion externally which may include health authorities advisory boards conferences workshops and/or payer interactions

Maintain knowledge of statistical methodology in relevant areas and promote investigate and implement novel statistical approaches

Represent statistical strategy and decision making at internal decision-making governance including review boards therapy area leadership teams and ESPC/LSPC

Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of biostatistics staff

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

Exemplary technical skills

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

The 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.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 177877.60 - $266816.40. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

17-Dec-2025

Closing Date

22-Jan-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Required Experience:

Director

This is what you will do:The Director Biostatistics has sufficient 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 ...

This is what you will do:

You will be responsible for:

To lead manage and develop a group of statisticians

Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans preclinical studies regulatory strategy health technology assessment and/or commercial activities as appropriate for the stage of the product

Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs documents delivery and interpretation and submission

Quantify the benefit risk value and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and can communicate these effectively within the team

Provide global leadership to others and direct project work delivered by internal and external staff

Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time

Represent Alexion externally which may include health authorities advisory boards conferences workshops and/or payer interactions

Maintain knowledge of statistical methodology in relevant areas and promote investigate and implement novel statistical approaches

Represent statistical strategy and decision making at internal decision-making governance including review boards therapy area leadership teams and ESPC/LSPC

Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of biostatistics staff

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

Exemplary technical skills

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

The 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: