Biostatistics Director

Posted:
4/30/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Workplace Type:
Remote

Career Category

Clinical

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Accountabilities

Develop, lead, and serve as the primary point of contact for the statistical program strategy for a portfolio of complex programs 

Influence across product life cycle through developing statistically compelling Evidence Generation Plans (EGP) in collaboration with Strategic Development Director, Director, Statistical Innovation, EDL, GDL, GMAL, and Regional Medical Leads 
Partner with evidence-related, cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the highest statistical standards and integrity and provide program level statistical support 

Responsibilities

Statistical Excellence

Understand, promote, and communicate innovative and standard statistical methodologies, trial design, data analysis, and medical / clinical understanding for product
Partner with CfDA Design & Innovation to drive novel designs and fit-for-purpose statistical approaches, standards, technical quality, study design, analysis, interpretation and evidence synthesis in balance with speed, quality, and cost for designated products / programs
Partner with Strategic Development Director / Director, Statistical Innovation / EDL / GDL / GMAL / PT to define the data and evidence requirements for product lifecycle and translate it into the EGP as well as other potential applications of innovations (e.g., collaborations with CfOR and HEOR)
Oversee creation of Global Statistical Strategic Plan (GSSP) to align program design and statistical approaches with product strategy and EGP 
Oversee statistical contributions to key design elements, protocols, randomization specifications, statistical analysis plans, tables, figures and listings shells, submission data file specifications, and other key product-related documentation
Partner with evidence-related, cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the highest statistical standards and integrity and provide program level statistical support for HTAs and payer negotiations, regulatory submissions  RTQs, safety and benefit-risk assessment, and scientific publications
Provide strategic input and be the key biostatistics contact for regulatory queries and interactions with regulatory agencies in collaboration with the Principal Statistician
Contribute to statistical strategy with other analytical groups (e.g. PK/PD modelling strategy, biomarker analysis plan) 

Resource Management

Lead global biostatistics team
Lead in the achievement of annual department goals
Manage and develop staff
Ensure Biostatistics team effectively utilize assigned supplier resources
Oversee development of Amgen Policies, SOPs and other controlled documents

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience OR
Master’s degree and 7  years of 
experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of 
experience

Preferred Qualifications  

Doctorate in Statistics/Biostatistics and 8 years of post-graduate statistical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research, and inflammatory/autoimmune and/or rare disease area of at least 4 years

Or

Master’s degree and 12 years of Biostatistics experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research, and inflammatory/autoimmune and/or rare disease area of at least 4 years
Participation in regulatory interactions
Statistical technical and strategic leadership / contribution to regulatory / reimbursement submissions 
People Management experience
Life Cycle Drug Development Experience 
Independent leadership of multiple projects 
Experience working effectively in a globally dispersed team environment with cross-cultural partners 
Excellent oral and written communication skills 
Thorough understanding of regulatory and industry trends 
Experience developing policies and SOPs 
Scientific research/publications in one or more areas of statistical science 

Competencies

Scientific / Technical Excellence:

Superior understanding of statistical principles, methods, applications, and procedures and can apply innovative study design
Leads and instructs others in statistical areas relating to randomized and non-randomized clinical research
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of drug development process and operations
Highly proficient in biostatistical software
Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking skills

People / Project Management:

Communicates complex and nuanced statistical information in a concise and impactful way—including to lay audiences
Successfully leads cross-functional teams across geographies;
Excellent organization skills
Able to navigate in a large global, matrixed organization
Demonstrates ability to identify and adapt to shifting priorities and competing demands
Manages teams (including external service providers) to tasks and timelines

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is provided below.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
  • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Salary Range

192,257.00 USD - 222,113.00 USD