Global Leader, Statistical Simulation & Methodology

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a senior methodological leader to head the BDS Simulation Hub in late‑phase clinical development. The role directs a global expert team building scalable simulations to support trial designs and analyses, ensuring rigorous methods, reproducibility, and strategic impact.

The candidate will combine deep statistical expertise with leadership, collaboration across Medicine, and a commitment to advancing data science within a global pharma setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field is desirable.
• At least seven (7) years of experience as a statistician or data scientist; ten+ years for Director level.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary, scientific, technical, and strategic leadership for the BDS Simulation Hub.
• Lead and develop the Simulation Hub team with clear priorities and shared accountability.
• Advise development teams and statisticians on trial-design evaluation and adaptive/multi-method analyses.
• Ensure simulation work has sound methodology, clear assumptions, and reproducible code.
• Drive reusable R and Python-based simulation templates and tools with proper QA and version control.
• Promote scalable computing, parallel simulation, and interactive visualizations when valuable.
• Communicate complex statistical results clearly to both statisticians and non-statisticians.
• Represent BDS in Medicine-wide discussions and cross-functional initiatives.
• Build simulation capability through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor new developments and lead evaluation of high-impact approaches.
• Lead complex, high-impact problems spanning programs and functions (Director level).
• Influence strategy by identifying where simulation improves major decisions and investments.

Skills

Statistical simulation

R

Python

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Education

PhD in Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a senior methodological leader to head the BDS Simulation Hub in late‑phase clinical development. The role directs a global expert team building scalable simulations to support trial designs and analyses, ensuring rigorous methods, reproducibility, and strategic impact.

The candidate will combine deep statistical expertise with leadership, collaboration across Medicine, and a commitment to advancing data science within a global pharma setting.