!*Statistical Science Lead/Director - Remote in UK - Global Leasing Pharma!*

Location: Remote in United Kingdom

Start date: ASAP

Type: Permanent with very salary and package

Partnered with a global pharmaceutical innovator focused on transforming lives through breakthrough science and patient-centric solutions. Their work spans therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, and rare diseases, with a strong emphasis on precision medicine and cutting-edge technologies. Known for fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, they aim to redefine the future of healthcare by tackling some of the world’s toughest medical challenges.

Job description:

As a key member of dynamic cross-functional teams, the Director of Statistical Science plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence across clinical development, medical affairs, and exploratory research. This position leads complex and novel statistical initiatives in areas such as oncology, immuno-oncology, biomarker analysis, PK/PD modeling, and real-world evidence.

For select assets, the Director may also serve as Global Statistical Lead (GSTATL) or as a Methodology Expert, validating advanced techniques and championing statistical innovation.

This role is designed for a seasoned statistician who thrives in autonomy, with minimal oversight from senior statistical leads. For late-phase or novel assets, the Director may represent the organization in high-impact settings—regulatory meetings, HTA discussions, and scientific forums—on topics ranging from clinical data to biomarkers, PROs, and methodology.

Key Responsibilities & Impact

• Deliver Best-in-Class Statistical Leadership Provide strategic statistical support across development programs and studies, either independently or by mentoring junior statisticians.
• Shape Asset Strategy For early or non-complex assets, offer high-level statistical input on clinical development plans, compound strategies, and go/no-go decisions.
• Lead Biomarker & PK/PD Initiatives Drive execution of biomarker and pharmacometric strategies, lead complex studies, and support marketed products with robust quantitative insights.
• Influence Regulatory & Payer Outcomes Contribute to dossiers and publications with clear, compelling statistical interpretation of results.
• Communicate with Clarity & Authority Present summary data and analyses to stakeholders in a way that drives decisions and inspires confidence.
• Enable Integrated Evidence Generation Ensure availability and integration of biomarker, external, and CRF databases to support development, submission, and commercialization.
• Drive Innovation & Mentorship Research cutting-edge methodologies, validate complex techniques, and train the next generation of statistical leaders.
• Support Strategic Growth Participate in due diligence activities, evaluate external data, and advise on statistical implications for business decisions.

What You Bring

• Oncology / Immuno-oncology
• Ideally Phase I-III experience
• Must have strong oncology drug development
• Must have strong strategic input to Clinical Development Plans
• Working with Study Level Statisticians
• Strong experience of submission support
• Familiar with Bayesian framework and survival analysis

If you are have a hands on mentality, small/medium sized company experience, a hunter with some BD experience, please apply so we can discuss further.

If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!

About Planet Pharma

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.