Director, Biostatistics – Retina (Remote EU)

Skills Alliance; España; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills Alliance is seeking a Director, Biostatistics to lead statistical strategy across clinical development, with a focus on ophthalmology retina programs. This remote EU role reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

You will oversee study design, analysis planning, regulatory submissions, and integrate stats with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Writing to ensure timely, high-quality evidence.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive biostatistics experience in biotech, pharma, or clinical research.
• Proven leadership experience in statistical strategy for clinical development.
• Strong background in complex study designs and advanced statistical methodologies.
• Deep understanding of statistical theory and its application to trial design and analysis.
• Strong proficiency in SAS and regulatory submission experience.
• Excellent communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative with global teams.
• Fluency in English.
• Ophthalmology/ Retina experience is non negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical strategy across early- and late-phase programs.
• Guide study design, endpoint selection, and sample size justification.
• Develop evidence generation strategies and analysis plans.
• Represent biostatistics in cross-functional meetings and regulatory discussions.
• Mentor biostatistics team members and build a high-performing function.
• Ensure timely delivery of outputs: analysis plans, tables, figures, listings, reports.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Writing.
• Manage external CROs and vendor statistical teams.
• Support regulatory interactions and publications.

Skills

Leadership

Biostatistics

Study design

Regulatory strategy

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics

PhD in Statistics or related field

Tools

SAS

Job description

Skills Alliance is seeking a Director, Biostatistics to lead statistical strategy across clinical development, with a focus on ophthalmology retina programs. This remote EU role reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

You will oversee study design, analysis planning, regulatory submissions, and integrate stats with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Writing to ensure timely, high-quality evidence.