Senior Director, Biostatistics

Discover International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000

Job description

Vice President - USA at Discover International

Immuno-oncology company with a mission to drive breakthroughs in cancer treatment. By advancing immunotherapies and groundbreaking therapies, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that improve and save lives. Join us in our mission to fight cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

We are seeking a Senior Director, Biostatistics where you will be in charge of the biostatistics strategy, lead company’s pivotal assets, and visibility working with executive and c-suite leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive the statistical direction of our oncology programs and contribute to life-changing therapies for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical leadership and strategic input across company’s clinical development programs, from early-stage trials to regulatory submissions.
• Design and oversee statistical aspects of clinical studies, including protocol development, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and study endpoints.
• Ensure data integrity, validity, and compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, GCP).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Development Operations, Statistical Programming, Data Management, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs teams.
• Mentor and help grow team of biostatisticians, fostering a high-performing and innovative culture.
• Oversee statistical programming activities, working closely with internal and external partners (CROs, vendors).
• Represent company in regulatory meetings and submissions, supporting interactions with the FDA and other global health authorities.
• Drive innovation by applying cutting-edge statistical methodologies and technologies in clinical trial design and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of biostatistics experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology company (CRO’s don’t meet the requirement), with a strong background in oncology drug development.
• Expertise in clinical trial design, adaptive trial methodologies, and regulatory submissions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring teams.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative biotech environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a critical role in advancing cutting edge oncology therapies.
• Innovative Science: Be part of a company at the forefront of targeted cancer treatments.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a passionate, mission-driven team in a dynamic and fast-growing biotech environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a difference in oncology research, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your resume to [emailprotected]

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Science

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research