Associate Director Biostatistics

Novartis; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking an Associate Director of Biostatistics to drive innovative statistical methodologies in drug development. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring biostatisticians, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and retirement plans

Bonuses and stock units

Qualifications

• PhD with 6+ years or MS with 10+ years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge in statistics and innovative approaches.
• Strong communication skills bridging scientific and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for strategic statistical input and influence into projects.
• Plan and execute statistical analyses and consultations within teams.
• Lead development and implementation of innovation in statistical methodology.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

MS in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

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

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

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for strategic statistical input and influence into projects (development plan, designing trials, dose-finding, regulatory strategy, publication, pricing & reimbursement strategy, statistical deliverables).
• Plan and execute statistical analyses and consultations within cross-functional teams.
• Lead development and implementation of innovation in statistical methodology and trial design.
• Collaborate with medical and strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in drug development.
• Facilitate seamless transition of projects from full to late development.
• Propose and implement innovative designs and methods to optimize drug development.
• Manage project activities and resources effectively, partnering with vendors as needed.
• Partner with other functions to ensure integrated quantitative input into projects.
• Develop and mentor biostatisticians.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUAhCMIZbys

This position is located at the East Hanover, NJ site and is not remote.

Role Requirements

Essential:

• PhD with 6+ years’ experience or MS with 10+ years’ experience in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of applying statistics and innovative approaches.
• Influence decision-making impacting projects and department.
• Strong communication skills bridging scientific and business needs.

Desirable:

• Experience with late-phase drug development activities.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range is $145,600 to $270,400/year, with additional benefits including bonuses, stock units, and comprehensive health and retirement plans. Final salary depends on experience, location, and other factors.

Why Novartis

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend lives. Join us to be part of a community that drives innovation and impact.

Learn more: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits & Rewards

Details available in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Accessibility & Accommodations

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