Neuroscience Biostatistics Director — Strategy & Leadership

Ipsen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to provide strategic statistical leadership for neuroscience development programs. The role involves partnering with asset teams, shaping study design, and driving regulatory submissions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor biostatisticians, and collaborate with CROs to ensure high-quality analyses and robust scientific conclusions.

Qualifications

• MS in statistics or biostatistics is required.
• PhD in statistics/biostatistics is strongly preferred.
• Experience with regulatory submissions (FDA/EMA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic statistical leadership for neuroscience programs.
• Lead design, analysis, and interpretation of development studies.
• Prepare and review study protocols, SAPs, datasets, and regulatory submissions.
• Manage CROs and external statistical service providers with a focus on quality and compliance.

Skills

Statistical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory strategy

Biostatistics expertise

Programming (SAS)

Programming (R)

Education

MS in statistics/biostatistics

PhD in statistics/biostatistics (preferred)

Tools

SAS

R

CDISC (SDTM/ADaM)

Job description

Ipsen is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to provide strategic statistical leadership for neuroscience development programs. The role involves partnering with asset teams, shaping study design, and driving regulatory submissions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor biostatisticians, and collaborate with CROs to ensure high-quality analyses and robust scientific conclusions.