Director, Biostatistics & HTA Strategy

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. is seeking an Associate Director/Director, HTA Biostatistics, based in London with hybrid working options.

This role provides strategic statistical leadership for Health Technology Assessment, pricing and reimbursement, and market access activities across programs. You will partner with International Value & Access, HEOR, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Real-World Evidence to deliver payer-relevant evidence.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics or related quantitative field with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in HTA, reimbursement evidence generation, and indirect treatment comparison methods.
• Advanced understanding of drug development and the evidence needs, decision drivers, and review processes of major HTA and reimbursement bodies across multiple regions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver multiple complex, parallel projects across therapeutic areas and to influence senior decision‑making in a global matrix environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic statistical leadership for HTA, pricing and reimbursement, market access and integrated evidence-generation activities across assigned programs.
• Partner with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to ensure HTA evidence is scientifically rigorous, decision-relevant, and aligned with intended use.
• Lead the implementation of efficient HTA methods.
• Coach and mentor biostatisticians in HTA statistical methodologies, processes, and scientific communication.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee project‑level activities across parallel programs, ensuring high-quality outputs.

Skills

Automation

Biostatistics

Clinical Trials

Computer Programming

Data Analytics

Global Project Management

Metadata Management

Statistical Analysis

Education

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

Master’s degree in a related quantitative field

Job description

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. is seeking an Associate Director/Director, HTA Biostatistics, based in London with hybrid working options.

This role provides strategic statistical leadership for Health Technology Assessment, pricing and reimbursement, and market access activities across programs. You will partner with International Value & Access, HEOR, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Real-World Evidence to deliver payer-relevant evidence.