Lead Biostatistician - Innovative Clinical Trial Designs

Akkodis; Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

13.92 months salary package

Company car or mobility budget

Flexible cafeteria plan

Training and development opportunities

Structured onboarding and ongoing</n>,

Access to technical communities andex

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a senior statistician to provide expert input for the design and development of clinical trials. You will translate complex questions into robust statistical strategies and support regulatory interactions with innovative trial designs.

The role requires leadership across cross-functional teams and a strong Biostatistics background, with English fluency. The position is hybrid with onsite days and offers a permanent contract and attractive compensation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics or a closely related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience within pharmaceutical or biotechnology clinical development, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in clinical trial design and biostatistics.
• Demonstrated experience proposing and implementing innovative trial designs.
• Proven experience supporting regulatory interactions involving novel statistical or trial design approaches.
• Strong understanding of statistical methodology within clinical drug development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and cross-capability innovation initiatives.
• Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts effectively to both statistical and non-statistical stakeholders.
• Strong scientific and analytical mindset, with the ability to challenge established approaches and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent collaboration, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior statistical expertise for the design and development of clinical trials.
• Propose and implement innovative clinical trial designs and advanced statistical methodologies.
• Translate complex clinical development questions into robust statistical strategies.
• Provide statistical input into clinical development plans, protocols and study designs.
• Evaluate traditional and innovative statistical approaches to identify the most appropriate methodology for clinical development programs.
• Support the implementation of novel trial designs within clinical studies.
• Provide statistical expertise during interactions with regulatory authorities, particularly regarding innovative or novel trial designs.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Development and other scientific and operational functions.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional and cross-capability innovation initiatives.
• Drive methodological discussions and help translate statistical innovation into practical clinical development solutions.
• Act as a senior statistical expert and contribute to scientific decision-making across clinical programs.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Leadership

Biostatistics expertise

Clinical trial design

Education

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics or related field

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a senior statistician to provide expert input for the design and development of clinical trials. You will translate complex questions into robust statistical strategies and support regulatory interactions with innovative trial designs.

The role requires leadership across cross-functional teams and a strong Biostatistics background, with English fluency. The position is hybrid with onsite days and offers a permanent contract and attractive compensation.