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Novartis Group Companies

Director /Sr. Director Biostatistics

Novartis Group Companies, East Hanover, New Jersey, us, 07936

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Overview

Job Description Summary As the Director/Sr Biostatistics, you will influence and drive statistical strategy/innovation directly taking part in cross-functional collaboration and decision making for program(s) across multiple indications/ therapeutic/ disease areas within drug development. You will lead and integrate input from different quantitative scientists impacting clinical development, health authority interactions, represent the Advanced Quantitative Sciences function at internal and external decision boards, develop and mentor other statisticians, and provide strategic, technical, operational and scientific leadership and solutions to the organization. Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Ensure expert level contribution to strategy (design, analysis/synthesis, interpretation and reporting, health authority response, negotiating with pricing agencies, influence and implement publication strategy, quantitative decision making) for critical studies in a program

Strategic statistical input and influence into one or more projects (development plan, dose-finding strategy, regulatory strategy, publication strategy, pricing & reimbursement strategy, statistical deliverables).

Lead collaborations with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in drug development and enable successful impact on robust drug development plans

Collaborate across functions to ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables

Propose and implement innovative designs and methods to optimize drug development.

Represent all functions within Advance Quantitative Sciences (Biostatistics, Pharmacometrics, Statistical Programming) at project meetings

Plan, prioritize and oversee project level activities and ensure efficient resource management within or across franchise and effective partnership with vendors.

Lead the review and implementation of health authority guidance.

Represent biostatistics in interacting with external experts (statistical, clinical, and technical).

Essential Requirements

MS (in Statistics or equivalent) with 12+ years relevant work experience or PhD (in Statistics or equivalent) with 8+ years relevant work experience

Has advanced knowledge of applying statistics and innovative approaches

Expert knowledge in a variety of statistical areas

Experience in outcome trials

Record of successful implementation of novel methods and/or innovative strategies in drug development

Extensive knowledge of drug development and HA guidelines

Strong understating of at least one disease area

Fluent English (oral and written)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills bridging scientific and business needs

Desirable Requirements

Proven people leadership ability and expert skills in building partnerships and collaborations.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range

$185,500.00 - $344,500.00 Skills Desired

Automation, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Computer Programming, Cross-Functional Teams, Data Analytics, Data Strategy, Decision Making Skills, Global Project Management, Metadata Management, Statistical Analysis

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