Associate Director Biostatistics

Novartis; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Novartis as an Associate Director Biostatistics, where you will lead innovative statistical methodologies in drug development. You'll work within cross-functional teams to drive quantitative decision-making processes and oversee statistical analyses, contributing to meaningful drug development plans.

Qualifications

• PhD with 6+ years or MS with 10+ years experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in statistics and statistical methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for strategic statistical input and influence into projects.
• Lead development of innovative statistical methodologies.
• Facilitate collaborations for quantitative decision making.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Exploration

Interpersonal Skills

Education

PhD in Statistics or Mathematics

MS in Statistics or Mathematics

Job description

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About The Role

200+ compounds in Novartis are supported by biostatisticians in 10+ sites around the globe. Biostatisticians transform clinical data into analyses that build the basis for making innovative drugs accessible for patients. They influence decision-making in cross-functional international teams from early to late phase drug development.

Summary

Onsite

East Hanover, NJ

About The Role

200+ compounds in Novartis are supported by biostatisticians in 10+ sites around the globe. Biostatisticians transform clinical data into analyses that build the basis for making innovative drugs accessible for patients. They influence decision-making in cross-functional international teams from early to late phase drug development.

We are in search of an Associate Director, Biostatistics to join a passionate team in full development. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study or project level and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners in the full development analytics team.

About The Role

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for strategic statistical input and influence into one or more projects (development plan, designing trials, dose-finding, regulatory strategy, publication, pricing & reimbursement strategy, statistical deliverables).
• Plan and execute statistical analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
• Lead development and implementation of innovation in statistical methodology and trial design.
• Lead collaborations with medical and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in drug development and enable successful impact on robust drug development plans.
• Facilitate seamless transition of projects from full to late development.
• Propose and implement innovative designs and methods to optimize drug development.
• Plan, prioritize and oversee project level activities and ensure efficient resource management within or across franchise and effective partnership with vendors.
• Effective partnership with other functions to ensure integrated quantitative input into project.
• Develop and mentor biostatisticians
  
  

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This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

Essential Requirements

• PhD with 6+ years’ experience preferred or MS with 10+ years’ experience with a degree emphasis in in Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent
• Has advanced knowledge of applying statistics and innovative approaches expert knowledge in a variety of statistical areas
• Influences decisions that directly impact the project and department ability to deliver objective.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills bridging scientific and business needs
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Prior experience with late phase drug development needs and activities
  
  

Novartis Compensation And Benefit Summary

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $145,600 and $270,400/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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