Hybrid Senior Director, Biostatistics

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About the role

  • Lead Biostatistics activities for late-stage development of medicines at GSK. Design statistical strategies and mentor teams in a high-impact role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead statistical planning and design for phase II and phase III clinical trials for medicines in development to treat MASH and ALD.
  • Provide statistical approval of trial protocols, analysis plans, and regulatory submissions.
  • Oversee clinical data analysis, interim reviews, and final study reporting.
  • Advise cross-functional teams on strategy, risk, and interpretation of results.
  • Line-manage and mentor statisticians to build capability.
  • Direct experience engaging with regulatory agencies and preparing regulatory statistical documentation.
  • Represent programs in senior governance meetings and external regulatory interactions.

Requirements

  • MSc or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline.
  • Significant experience in statistical support of clinical development, preferably within ALD and/or Metabolic disease in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
  • Expertise in the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical studies, including biomarker development.
  • Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams in a global environment.
  • Strong track record of methodological innovation and application of advanced quantitative approaches (e.g., Bayesian methods, model-informed drug development).
  • Experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior decision-makers.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex statistical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience working with regulatory authorities and external collaborators is strongly preferred.
  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field is preferred.
  • Background in therapeutic areas relevant to MASH and ALD.
  • Track record of building statistical strategy across global development programs.
  • Familiarity with statistical programming in R and validated analysis environments.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior Director, Biostatistics

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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