Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 2 days ago
Director, Biostatistics
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $267K/yrAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to lead a biostatistics team in delivering project and technical level activities related to drug development. The role involves managing statistical design and strategy, ensuring quality for study designs, and mentoring less experienced staff while collaborating cross-functionally.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
To lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians
Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans, preclinical studies, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activities as appropriate for the stage of the product
Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs, documents, delivery and interpretation and submission
Quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and can communicate these effectively within the team
Provide global leadership to others and direct project work delivered by internal and external staff
Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time
Represent Alexion externally which may include health authorities, advisory boards, conferences, workshops and/or payer interactions
Maintain knowledge of statistical methodology in relevant areas and promote, investigate, and implement novel statistical approaches
Represent statistical strategy and decision making at internal decision-making governance including review boards, therapy area leadership teams and ESPC/LSPC
Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of biostatistics staff
Work according to agreed functional and regional Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements
Qualification
Required
MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc
Track record of background in leading independently
Exemplary technical skills
Flexible, well-organized, and possess the ability to work well under pressure
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours
Preferred
PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics is preferred
Benefits
Eligibility for various incentives
Short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Commissions for sales roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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