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Associate Director, Biostatistics

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

US - Boston - MA, United StatesFull Time

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Posted 2026-09-08

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This is what you will do:   The Associate Director,   Biostatistics   has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independently perform and lead statistical work within a project,   an indication   within a more complex project. This individual   is able to   lead, and direct biostatistics work either in house or   partnering   with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.    You will   be responsible for:   The Associate Director, Biostatistics may work as a lead statistician:   For a project or   indication   in clini c al or preclinical therapeutic areas   Leading the delivery and oversight on a multiple studies/ indication   within a project, potentially as a Global Project Statistician for a standard drug project   Contributing to statistical methodological advances   Accountabilities for supporting projects directly include:   Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of studies, development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology   assessment   and/or commercial   activities   Direct project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards, quality, and   time   Develop design options and provide high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or   project   Quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of the emerging asset/product   profile   Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and   simulation   Leverage standardization to maximize global data integration and   interpretability   Mentor/coach and support the education and training of statistics   staff   You will need to have:   3 years’ experience   and an   M Sc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematic s ( contain ing   a   substant ial   statistic al   compon ent ), or recognized equivalent to stats   MSc   Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS   Knowledge of   the technical and regulatory requirements related to the   role   Excellent communication skills, and   ability to build strong   relationships   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.   We would   prefer   for you to have:   PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics   is   preferred.   Project management skills   Proficiency   in SAS and R languages   Knowledge of Bayesian statistics from theory to computation is a plus.   Date Posted 08-Sep-2026 Closing Date 17-Sep-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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