Director of Clinical Statistics & Innovative Trial Design

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 177,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lilly, a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Director-level Project Statistician to provide statistical leadership across clinical development programs. You will shape study designs, analyze data, and influence decisions to optimize drug development outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, regulatory interactions, and innovative statistical methods to improve efficiency and success rates in trials.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics is required.
• At least 7 years of experience in clinical research and development in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as SAS and R, with Spotfire experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical trial design and analysis for programs.
• Collaborate with data sciences to ensure data quality and methodological rigor.
• Communicate results through regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Provide statistical leadership and influence business decisions across functions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training.

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics OR Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Spotfire

Job description

Lilly, a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Director-level Project Statistician to provide statistical leadership across clinical development programs. You will shape study designs, analyze data, and influence decisions to optimize drug development outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, regulatory interactions, and innovative statistical methods to improve efficiency and success rates in trials.