Novartis · 2 days ago
Associate Director Biostatistics
East Hanover, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $270K/yr
6+ years expNovartis is an industry leader in pharmaceuticals, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Biostatistics to join their Advanced Quantitative Sciences team. The role involves leading the implementation of innovative trial designs and statistical methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quantitative decision-making in drug development.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Accountable for strategic statistical input and influence into one or more studies or projects
Plan and execute exploratory analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams
Lead development and implementation of innovation in statistical methodology and trial design
Lead collaborations with medical and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in drug development and enable successful impact on robust drug development plans
Propose and implement innovative designs and methods to optimize drug development
Plan, prioritize and oversee study level activities and ensure efficient resource management within or across franchise and effective partnership with vendors
Effective partnership with other functions to ensure integrated quantitative input into project
Develop and mentor biostatisticians
Qualification
Required
PhD with 6+ years' experience preferred or MS with 10+ years' experience with a degree emphasis in Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent
Advanced knowledge of applying statistics and innovative approaches expert knowledge in a variety of statistical areas
Influences decisions that directly impact the project and department ability to deliver objectives
Record of successful implementation of novel methods and/or innovative strategies in drug development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills bridging scientific and business needs
Preferred
Prior experience with drug development needs and activities
Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
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