Associate Director, Real-World Biostatistics (Remote)

GlaxoSmithKline; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 142,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Pension/retirement plan

Shares and savings programme

Remote or hybrid work

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in the United States is seeking an Associate Director - Real World Biostatistics to lead design and analysis of real-world evidence studies using large healthcare data. The role partners with medical affairs, epidemiology, health economics, and external collaborators to produce robust real-world insights.

The position is fully remote in the US or the UK and offers strong career growth, competitive compensation, and benefits including bonus and long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in biostatistics, epidemiology, statistics, data science, or related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience applying biostatistics to real-world data, pharmacoepidemiology, or health outcomes research.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical design and analysis for real-world evidence studies using large healthcare data sets.
• Translate stakeholder questions into study protocols and statistical analysis plans that address bias and study limitations.
• Manage study execution, including timelines, budgets, quality control, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and review analytic code ensuring reproducibility and quality using programming tools such as R or SAS.
• Communicate results clearly to internal teams and external audiences, supporting publications and payer dossiers.
• Mentor junior biostatisticians and contribute to best practices across evidence generation teams.

Skills

Biostatistics

Real-world data

R

SAS

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in biostatistics or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline in the United States is seeking an Associate Director - Real World Biostatistics to lead design and analysis of real-world evidence studies using large healthcare data. The role partners with medical affairs, epidemiology, health economics, and external collaborators to produce robust real-world insights.

The position is fully remote in the US or the UK and offers strong career growth, competitive compensation, and benefits including bonus and long-term incentives.