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Director Biostatistics


Company : Warman O'Brien


Location : birmingham, midlands


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Director Biostatistics (Global statistical lead)Remote - UKWe're partnered with a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company in search of a Director Biostatistics to drive strategic leadership in statistical science across the full drug development lifecycle, from early clinical research through to regulatory submission and post-marketing evidence generation. The environment is highly collaborative and cross-functional, involving coordination across clinical development, medical affairs, real-world evidence (RWE), biomarkers, and safety functions.Key Responsibilities:Provide strategic statistical leadership at the compound level in oncology, supporting end-to-end clinical development, evidence generation, and regulatory/payer strategy.Represent statistical functions in global regulatory and payer interactions, including authoring and guiding content for submissions, briefing packages, and HTA dossiers.Lead cross-functional statistical teams across clinical, medical affairs, safety, biomarker, and RWE functions to ensure scientific integration and quality.Preferred Experience & Qualifications:PhD (or MSc with equivalent experience) in Biostatistics or Statistics.Experience with complex oncology designs (e.g., basket/umbrella trials, tumour-agnostic strategies), adaptive designs, and indirect comparisons.Familiarity with Bayesian methods, external controls, and AI/ML applications in clinical development.Interested? Apply director or send a copy of your latest CV to Brook@