Global Medical Affairs Statistical Science Leader

Astellas Pharma; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) match and annual company bonus

Company paid life insurance

Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly销售

Job summary

Astellas Pharma in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Medical Affairs Statistical Science Lead to provide strategic statistical leadership across assigned products and evidence generation initiatives, partnering with Medical Affairs, HEOR/Market Access, and global teams.

You will design observational studies, lead SAPs, oversee CROs, and translate evidence strategies into rigorous analyses, while ensuring regulatory readiness and timely delivery in a highly matrixed, international environment.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS in Biostatistics or related field.
• 7+ years (10+ for MS) of relevant experience.
• Lead statistician on programs/studies/therapeutic areas.
• Observational/RWE study design and analysis.
• SAS proficiency; R preferred.
• Experience in matrixed, cross-functional, international environments.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical leadership for Medical Affairs activities.
• Design and analyze observational studies and post-approval analyses.
• Translate evidence strategies into executable statistical plans.
• Oversee SAP development, analysis, and interpretation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to enable end-to-end evidence generation.

Skills

Biostatistics

Statistical methods

SAS

R

Leadership

English communication

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

MS in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Astellas Pharma in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Medical Affairs Statistical Science Lead to provide strategic statistical leadership across assigned products and evidence generation initiatives, partnering with Medical Affairs, HEOR/Market Access, and global teams.

You will design observational studies, lead SAPs, oversee CROs, and translate evidence strategies into rigorous analyses, while ensuring regulatory readiness and timely delivery in a highly matrixed, international environment.