AD/Director Biostatistics

Skills Alliance; Spain; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills Alliance is seeking an experienced Biostatistics Leader to provide strategic statistical oversight across all stages of clinical development, from early research to late-stage trials. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure robust methods and high-quality evidence.

You will lead trial design, adaptive approaches, and advanced modelling, mentor biostatistics professionals, and drive regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical research environments.
• Proven experience leading statistical strategy across clinical development programmes.
• Strong expertise in clinical trial design and advanced statistical methodologies.
• Proficiency in SAS; experience with regulatory submissions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical strategy and provide oversight across clinical development programmes.
• Guide clinical trial design, endpoint selection, sample size calculations and analysis plans.
• Drive innovative statistical methodologies, including adaptive designs and advanced modelling.
• Lead, mentor and develop biostatistics professionals.
• Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and medical teams to support programme delivery.
• Provide statistical expertise for regulatory submissions, scientific publications and health authority interactions.

Skills

Biostatistics leadership

Trial design

Statistical methodology

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's or PhD in Biostatistics or related

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Biostatistics Leader to provide strategic statistical oversight across all stages of clinical development, from early-phase research through to late-stage clinical trials.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional to shape clinical development strategies, lead statistical activities and influence key scientific and regulatory decisions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the delivery of robust statistical methodologies and high-quality clinical evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statistical strategy and provide oversight across clinical development programmes.
• Guide clinical trial design, endpoint selection, sample size calculations and statistical analysis plans.
• Drive the application of innovative statistical methodologies, including adaptive designs and advanced modelling.
• Lead, mentor and develop biostatistics professionals.
• Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and medical teams to support programme delivery.
• Provide statistical expertise for regulatory submissions, scientific publications and health authority interactions.

About You

• Master's or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical research environments.
• Proven experience leading statistical strategy across clinical development programmes.
• Strong expertise in clinical trial design and advanced statistical methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical software, particularly SAS.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within global, cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established biostatistics professional to take on a strategic leadership position, influence clinical development and contribute to the delivery of high-quality scientific evidence.