Director, Biostatistics – Hybrid Design Leader

IQVIA Inc; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 376,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA’s Center for Statistics in Drug Development (CSDD) is hiring a Director, Biostatistics. You will lead statistical methodology for clinical trial design within a consultancy framework, guiding internal and external clients and shaping key analyses and trial protocols.

The role offers senior leadership opportunities, potential for teaching and publishing, and flexible work arrangements (home- or office-based).

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Statistics or Biostatistics with 11–13+ years in life-sciences.
• Strong expertise in complex statistical methods for clinical trials.
• Experience with regulatory interactions and FDA preferred.
• Proficient in SAS; SDTM/ADaM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical methodology for trial design and consulting.
• Provide guidance to internal/external clients and manuscripts.
• Publish papers, present at conferences, and mentor staff.
• Contribute to bid defences and project management.

Skills

Statistical leadership

Clinical trial design

Communication skills

Budgeting & proposals

Bid defences experience

Teaching / presenting

Education

PhD/MSc in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Job description

IQVIA’s Center for Statistics in Drug Development (CSDD) is hiring a Director, Biostatistics. You will lead statistical methodology for clinical trial design within a consultancy framework, guiding internal and external clients and shaping key analyses and trial protocols.

The role offers senior leadership opportunities, potential for teaching and publishing, and flexible work arrangements (home- or office-based).