Project Lead Statistician (Germany)

UCB; Mettmann; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB seeks a Project Lead Statistician to shape the early development statistics strategy across multiple compounds in a cross‑functional team. You will drive innovative study design, quantitative decision making, and data integration to inform progression decisions.

You will work with Development and Regulatory leads, fellow statisticians and executives to influence program design, analytics and digital transformation while mentoring staff and planning resources.

Qualifications

• PhD (preferred) in Biostatistics, Statistics or equivalent with 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• A Master’s with 12+ years' experience is also considered.

Responsibilities

• Set your statistics team's strategy and be accountable for all deliverables to the wider project team.
• Guide and influence the overall strategy for compounds with Development and Regulatory leads.
• Share strategic input on quantitative innovation, analytics and program design with senior management.

Skills

Management experience

Clinical trial design

Statistical methods

Regulatory submissions

SAS

R

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics

English communication

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Master's in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

CDISC SDTM/ADaM tools

Job description

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative and influential Project Lead Statistician to join us in our Early Development Statistics team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany) or Slough (UK) offices.

About The Role

As Project Lead Statistician, you will set the strategic direction for a statistics team. This could be for a therapeutic area, a complex compound with several indications, or a specialist area such as safety, launch or pre-clinical. You will be a key member of the Development Team for one or more compounds, contributing to shaping early development strategy through innovative study design, quantitative decision-making and integration of emerging clinical, biomarker, PK/PD and other data to inform progression decisions.

Who You Will Work With

You will join Biometrics and Data Science (BDS) as part of our Early Development Statistics team, working closely with Development and Regulatory leads, fellow Project Lead Statisticians and peers across BDS. You will share strategic input with senior management teams and executives. You may manage internal or external team members, including other managers, and you will help build a culture of continuous learning, empowerment and shared ownership.

What You Will Do

• You will set your statistics team's strategy and be accountable for all its deliverables to the wider project team.
• You will work closely with Development and Regulatory leads to guide and influence the overall strategy for your compounds.
• You will share strategic input with senior management on quantitative innovation, analytics, program design and digital transformation.
• You will help transform the statistics operating model and put the UCB Data Strategy into practice together with peers across BDS.
• You will be responsible for managing people, setting objectives, guiding careers and encouraging mentoring and continuous learning.
• You will represent UCB internally and externally and plan resources, budgets and travel with fellow Project Lead Statisticians.

Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

• PhD (preferred) in Biostatistics, Statistics or equivalent with 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry; a Master's with 12+ years' experience is also considered.
• Several years in a management position of global teams. Extensive experience designing, analyzing and reporting clinical trials, with strong knowledge of drug development across all phases; multiple therapeutic areas preferred.
• Experience applying innovative statistical approaches, simulation and quantitative decision-making to support development decisions under uncertainty.
• Experience supporting or managing submissions to global health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA) and taking part in regulatory meetings is desired.
• Proficiency in SAS or R and sample size/simulation software, with experience with CDISC SDTM/ADaM standards and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics desired.
• Proven ability to influence, navigate ambiguity and explain complex statistical ideas clearly to non-experts and senior management, with excellent written and spoken English.

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.