Strategic Project Lead Statistician, Early Development

UCB; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is seeking a strategic Project Lead Statistician to join the Early Development Statistics team, across Brussels, Monheim or Slough offices. You will set the strategic direction for the statistics group and oversee delivery of key studies, influencing development decisions through innovative design and quantitative thinking.

You will lead global teams, collaborate with Development and Regulatory leads, and drive the data strategy, statistical governance and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics or equivalent with 10+ years in pharma.
• Master's degree with 12+ years experience also considered.
• Experience leading global teams and managing deliverables.
• Proven ability to influence senior management and drive strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Set statistics team's strategy and deliverables.
• Guide overall strategy for compounds with Development and Regulatory leads.
• Share input on quantitative innovation and program design.
• Transform statistics operating model and implement data strategy.
• Manage people, objectives, and mentoring.
• Represent UCB and plan resources, budgets and travel.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Clinical trial design

Statistical modeling

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Biostatistics or equivalent

Master's degree in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

R

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Sample size & simulation software

Job description

UCB is seeking a strategic Project Lead Statistician to join the Early Development Statistics team, across Brussels, Monheim or Slough offices. You will set the strategic direction for the statistics group and oversee delivery of key studies, influencing development decisions through innovative design and quantitative thinking.

You will lead global teams, collaborate with Development and Regulatory leads, and drive the data strategy, statistical governance and continuous learning.