Director Biostatistics (Global statistical lead)

Remote - UK

We\'re partnered with a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company in search of a Director Biostatistics to drive strategic leadership in statistical science across the full drug development lifecycle, from early clinical research through to regulatory submission and post-marketing evidence generation. The environment is highly collaborative and cross-functional, involving coordination across clinical development, medical affairs, real-world evidence (RWE), biomarkers, and safety functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic statistical leadership at the compound level in oncology, supporting end-to-end clinical development, evidence generation, and regulatory/payer strategy.
• Represent statistical functions in global regulatory and payer interactions, including authoring and guiding content for submissions, briefing packages, and HTA dossiers.
• Lead cross-functional statistical teams across clinical, medical affairs, safety, biomarker, and RWE functions to ensure scientific integration and quality.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• PhD (or MSc with equivalent experience) in Biostatistics or Statistics.
• Experience with complex oncology designs (e.g., basket/umbrella trials, tumour-agnostic strategies), adaptive designs, and indirect comparisons.
• Familiarity with Bayesian methods, external controls, and AI/ML applications in clinical development.

Interested?

Apply director or send a copy of your latest CV to Brook@warmanobrien.com

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Biotechnology Research
• Research Services