Statistical Science Lead, Director

Planet Pharma
Glasgow
7 months ago
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Planet Pharma are partnered with a leading Pharmaceutical client who is seeking to hire a Statistical Science Lead (Director level) to support drug development programs and individual studies within assigned projects. This role will oversee the delivery of all required statistical support and outputs, either by leading a team of statisticians or by contributing directly as a member of the study team.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensures QSEG deliverables are high-quality and consistent across studies.
  • Provides strategic statistical input for early or less complex assets, including study design and advanced analysis methods.
  • Leads or supports biomarker and PK/PD strategies, including large or complex studies and marketed products.
  • Contributes to regulatory and payer submissions, offering clear statistical interpretations of results.
  • Communicates key data and findings to stakeholders in a clear and effective way.
  • Ensures relevant data sources (e.g., biomarkers, external data, integrated databases) are available and used effectively for decision-making, submissions, or marketing.
  • May support due diligence by reviewing data and advising the company.
  • Develops, explains, and validates complex statistical methods.


Key Requirements:

  • PhD or M.S in Biostatistics, Statistics or related scientific field
  • 6+ years (9+ years for MS) of experience in applying statistical methods in biomedical research, Pharma, CRO, Academia
  • Advanced and broad knowledge of statistical methods, along with understanding of industry practices related to the statistical analysis of clinical and biomarker data
  • Knowledge and skills in SAS required, knowledge of R preferred.
  • In-depth familiarity with processes and procedures in data management and programming
  • Experience working in an international environment



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 recognised 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.


www.planet-pharma.com


Please click ‘apply’ or contact Charlotte Fagan (Recruitment Manager) at Planet Pharma for more information:


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