Remote Global Medical Affairs Statistical Science Lead

Astellas Pharma, Inc.; 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 bonus

Long Term Incentive Plan

Company fleet vehicle

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Astellas Pharma, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Medical Affairs Statistical Science Lead to provide high-quality statistical support for global evidence generation and decision-making across products.

The role focuses on study design, analysis, interpretation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including HEOR, Regulatory, and Clinical colleagues. You will lead observational studies, post-approval analyses, and dissemination through publications while ensuring regulatory readiness

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Biostatistics, Statistics or a related field.
• 7+ years (10+ years for MS) of experience applying statistical methods in Pharma, CRO, academia, or healthcare research.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and industry practices for clinical, post-approval, and real-world data analysis.
• Experience serving as a lead statistician or statistical point of contact for programs, studies, or therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary quantitative partner to Medical Affairs and HEOR/Market Access for assigned therapeutic areas or products.
• Provide statistical and analytical leadership for Medical Affairs-led activities, including post-approval clinical studies and observational analyses.
• Translate evidence strategies into executable statistical plans with scientific rigor and regulatory readiness.
• Lead statistical design, SAP development, analysis, and interpretation for observational studies.
• Oversee CROs and external statistical partners to ensure high quality, on-time and cost-effective delivery.

Skills

Statistical leadership

SAS

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English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Observational/RWE analysis

Education

PhD or MS in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Astellas Pharma, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Medical Affairs Statistical Science Lead to provide high-quality statistical support for global evidence generation and decision-making across products.

The role focuses on study design, analysis, interpretation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including HEOR, Regulatory, and Clinical colleagues. You will lead observational studies, post-approval analyses, and dissemination through publications while ensuring regulatory readiness