Boehringer Ingelheim · 2 weeks ago
SR AD/ AD, Principal Clinical Data Scientist -Early Oncology Drug Development (Remote)
Boehringer Ingelheim is a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, and they are seeking a Principal Clinical Data Scientist to support early Oncology drug development. The role involves strategic planning, execution of clinical trial designs, and analytics of clinical project data while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee designing, transforming, analyzing and reporting complex early Oncology clinical trials or projects with established BI experience
Lead and oversee for designing, transforming, analyzing and reporting of other data from research and development like registries and real-world data bases with respect to a specific use case or project/asset
Develop and implement fit-for-purpose statistical designs and Go/NoGo decision frameworks through simulations and scenario planning to ensure high-quality evidence generation
Keep abreast of data science within and outside BI. Apply advanced statistical methodologies and turn derived insights into new data science approaches for early Oncology clinical development
Support fostering innovative digital approaches to produce sophisticated, intelligent optimization solutions, innovative processes and predictive models
Present compelling validated stories regarding complex data science aspects to Biostatistics colleagues and other professionals within and outside of BI
If applicable, supports the clinical drug development process up to the level of substance/assets
Guide and/or lead other colleagues, internal and external customer and external providers on data science related tasks
Coordinate cross-functional working with programming and data management
Be a team player and contribute to cross-functional collaborations
Supports regulatory interactions by ensuring statistical rigor in evidence strategies
Participate in cross-functional BI internal working-groups and drive/plan relevant data science aspects. Participate in external working groups
Liaise with late phase Oncology Biostatistics and Data Science team to leverage synergies and share knowledge
Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Process Lead for designing, transforming, analyzing and reporting complex early Oncology clinical trials or projects, that represent new challenges and for which project and therapeutic knowledge is not given
Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Process Lead for designing as well as transforming, analyzing and reporting of other data that represent new challenges from research and development like registries and real-world databases
Identify trends in data science within and outside BI
Lead cross-functional BI internal working-groups and drive/plan relevant data science aspects
Foster innovative digital approaches to produce sophisticated, intelligent optimization solutions, innovative processes and predictive models
If applicable, supports the clinical drug development process up to the level of Therapeutic Area/assets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science with a minimum of seven (7) years; Or Master of Science with six (6) years of experience OR Doctoral Degree (PhD) with three (3) years, all must be from an accredited institution in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field (Psychology, Data Science, Finance, etc.). Experience can be from within the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, regulatory authorities or academic institutions
Working experience might be partially compensated by broad and deep topic-specific knowledge
Broad knowledge and advanced experience in software languages relevant for business needs and understanding of clinical trial development process required
Advanced project lead experience required
Understanding and applying key principles of data science
In-depth understanding of advanced statistical concepts related to Data Science
Demonstrated broad knowledge in planning, transforming, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data in complex clinical trials, in projects with established BI experience or data from other sources in clinical research and development
Thorough knowledge of statistical methodology, design of clinical trials or clinical experiments, basic medical terminology and on processing clinical trial information
Advanced working knowledge of broad variety of aspects of relevant software languages
Ability to lead and facilitate meetings as well as develop and deliver trainings related to data science
Language skills: English: fluent (Read/Write/Speak)
Know, understand, and implement international regulations and guidelines for good clinical and statistical practice from all ICH regions
Know, understand, and implement the various international guidelines on clinical development, including statistical methodology, for TA-related disease areas
Know, understand, and implement BI processes and SOPs that govern clinical development in particular with respect to strategic areas (e.g. Clinical Development Plan)
Bachelor of Science with a minimum of ten (10) years; Or Master of Science with ten (10) years of experience OR Doctoral Degree (PhD) with six (6) years, all must be from an accredited institution in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field (Psychology, Data Science, Finance, etc.). Experience can be from within the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, regulatory authorities or academic institutions
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in planning, transforming, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data in complex situations that represent new challenges and for which project and therapeutic knowledge is not given
Excellent knowledge of statistical methodology, design of clinical trials or clinical experiments, basic medical terminology and on processing clinical trial information
Advanced understanding of cutting-edge statistical concepts related to Data Science
Comprehensive working knowledge of broad variety of aspects of relevant software languages
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred
Basic medical understanding of Oncology disease areas, including familiarity with clinical endpoints, RECIST criteria, cancer-related terminology, and therapeutic strategies
Familiarity with Oncology translational endpoints (e.g., exploratory or early surrogate markers) and statistical modeling for translational research
Benefits
Role specific variable or performance based bonus
Other compensation elements
Company
Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.
Funding
Current Stage
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2026-01-07
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