Associate Biostatistics Director - FSP (Permanent Home-based)

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Lead Biostatistician to supervise the full scope of biostatistics for a therapeutic program, ensuring robust statistical strategy and regulatory-ready analyses for trials and submissions.

The role requires leading statistical planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating complex results to stakeholders. Minimum 8 years in clinical trial statistics, PhD/MS in Biostatistics, and strong SAS/R skills are essential. Dublin, Ireland based, with global impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical trial statistics, preferable within a pharmaceutical or CRO setting.
• Proficiency in SAS / R and familiarity with regulatory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead full scope of Biostatistics conduct for the responsible program within a therapeutic area. Define statistical strategy and ensure appropriate statistical methodologies applied to study design and data analysis for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Influence and contribute to clinical development plans, collaborate with cross-functional team for governance reviews. Lead statistical strategy for planning and study execution (member of Study Executive Team, Clinical Development Team) and quantitative evaluation to clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and related documents.
• Provide statistical thought partnership for innovative study design and clinical development plans, including Go-No Go criteria and probability of technical success calculations.
• Provide for project-wide planning of analyses; quality and timely delivery of interim and final results, including integrated analyses for submissions.
• Represent Biostatistics in interactions with regulatory authorities (eg, FDA, EMA, PMDA)
• Be responsible for interpreting analysis results and ensuring reporting accuracy in study reports and regulatory documents.
• Prepare abstracts, posters, oral presentations and written reports to effectively communicate results of clinical programs and studies to internal and external stakeholders and colleagues with varying levels of clinical research knowledge

Skills

SAS/R

Bayesian methods

Predictive modeling

Simulation techniques

Adaptive design

Go/No-Go criteria

Regulatory submissions

Statistical leadership

Regulatory communications

Education

PhD or MS in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R programming

Job description

• Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
• Belgrade, Serbia
• Paris, France
• Warsaw, Poland
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Madrid, Spain
• Budapest, Hungary
• Dublin, Ireland
• Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
• Ljubljana - Dunajska, Slovenia
• Bucuresti, Romania
• Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
• Gothenburg, Sweden
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Bratislava, Slovakia

Full time

R

• Lead full scope of Biostatistics conduct for the responsible program within a therapeutic area. Define statistical strategy and ensure appropriate statistical methodologies applied to study design and data analysis for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Influence and contribute to clinical development plans, collaborate with cross-functional team for governance reviews. Lead statistical strategy for planning and study execution (member of Study Executive Team, Clinical Development Team) and quantitative evaluation to clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and related documents.
• Provide statistical thought partnership for innovative study design and clinical development plans, including Go-No Go criteria and probability of technical success calculations.
• Provide for project-wide planning of analyses; quality and timely delivery of interim and final results, including integrated analyses for submissions.
• Represent Biostatistics in interactions with regulatory authorities (eg, FDA, EMA, PMDA)
• Be responsible for interpreting analysis results and ensuring reporting accuracy in study reports and regulatory documents.
• Prepare abstracts, posters, oral presentations and written reports to effectively communicate results of clinical programs and studies to internal and external stakeholders and colleagues with varying levels of clinical research knowledge

Education

• - PhD or MS in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical trial statistics, preferable within a pharmaceutical or CRO setting.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in SAS / R for data analysis and statistical programming.
• Experience with Bayesian methods, predictive modeling, and simulation techniques.
• Proven track record in strategic study design, including adaptive designs, sample size calculations, and interim analysis planning.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance on statistical methodologies (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA).
• Solid experience in applications of advanced statistical methodologies
• Leading roles in regulatory submissions
• Experience in interactions with major regulatory authorities preferred
• Demonstrated statistical expertise and leadership in facilitating and optimizing the (pre/early/full-) clinical development strategy

Study Design and Strategy

• Ability to lead statistical discussions during protocol development and study planning.
• Skilled in defining statistical analysis plans (SAP) and developing strategic approaches for complex study designs.
• Experience in strategy discussions involving adaptive design, go/no-go criteria, and futility analyses.

Collaboration and Communication

• Strong communication skills to effectively present statistical concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in collaborating with clinical and regulatory teams to align statistical strategy with overall program objectives.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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