Associate Director, Real World Biostatistics - Remote

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Upper Providence (Delaware County); Remote; USD 142,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in the United States is seeking an Associate Director - Real World Biostatistics to lead the design and delivery of biostatistical methods for real-world data to support access and patient impact in the United States. You will collaborate closely with teams across medical affairs, epidemiology, health economics, market access, and external partners.

This remote US/UK role offers meaningful impact and strong career growth while advancing real-world evidence for trial design,

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

Cross-Functional Leadership

Digital Fluency

Enterprise Thinking

Evidence Based Decision Making

Flexible Mindset

High Impact Communication

Launch Excellence

Patient Journey

Education

Master’s or PhD in biostatistics, epidemiology, statistics, data science

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline plc in the United States is seeking an Associate Director - Real World Biostatistics to lead the design and delivery of biostatistical methods for real-world data to support access and patient impact in the United States. You will collaborate closely with teams across medical affairs, epidemiology, health economics, market access, and external partners.

This remote US/UK role offers meaningful impact and strong career growth while advancing real-world evidence for trial design,