Project Lead Statistician (Director) - Germany (90315)

UCB; Mettmann; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UCB is seeking a Project Lead Statistician to lead its Early Development Statistics team. The role involves providing strategic direction, overseeing project-related biometrics outputs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in Biostatistics and extensive management experience in drug development.

Leistungen

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifikationen

• Several years of management experience leading global teams.
• Strong knowledge of drug development across all phases.
• Ability to understand functional expertise contribution.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the biometrics team.
• Translate strategy into tactical planning and ensure quality.
• Ensure timely delivery of all biometrics team outputs.

Kenntnisse

Management experience

Collaboration skills

Influencing skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a Project Lead Statistician to join our Early Development Statistics team. The position is based in any of our offices in Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany), Slough (UK), Raleigh, or Atlanta (US).

About the role

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the biometrics (statistics) team, which may focus on a Therapeutic Area, Complex Compound with multiple indications, or an expert biometrics team in a specific area (e.g., safety, launch, pre-clinical).
• Translate strategy into tactical planning, operations, and ensure quality.
• Serve as a key member of the Development Team for one or more compounds, collaborating closely with Development and Regulatory leads to guide overall strategy.

Who you'll work with

You will report to the Head of Early Development Statistics.

What you'll do

• Lead and shape the biometrics team, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.
• Influence the translation of strategy into tactical plans and oversee quality.
• Contribute as a key member of the Development Team, providing guidance on strategy.
• Ensure the timely delivery of all biometrics team outputs to the larger project team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and upskilling within a modern Biometrics organization.
• Drive transformation in the statistics operating model.

Qualifications and Skills

• PhD (preferred) in Biostatistics, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Several years of management experience leading global teams.
• Strong knowledge of drug development across all phases.
• Multiple therapeutic area expertise (preferred).
• Ability to understand how functional expertise contributes to the bigger picture.
• Proven influencing and collaboration skills within asset development teams.

For more about R&D at UCB, please visit our website.

Are you ready to make a difference?

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology, with around 8,500 employees worldwide, driven by science and inspired by patients.

Why work with us

We create value through collaboration, innovation, and a human-centered approach. Our inclusive culture supports growth and career development, and we are committed to equal opportunities and making a positive impact on patients, employees, and the planet.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.

For accommodations during the application process, please contact us. Note that inquiries unrelated to accommodations may not be supported.

Required Experience: Director level

Key Skills

Employment Type: Contract

Vacancy: 1

Location: Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany