We are looking for a Project Lead Statistician to join us in our Early Development Statistics team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany), Slough (UK) or Raleigh or Atlanta (US) offices.
About the role
- Provide strategic direction and continuous leadership of the biometrics (statistics) team – this can be a Therapeutic Area, Complex Compound with multiple indications, or an expert biometrics (statistics) team in a specific area (e.g., safety, launch, pre-clinical)
- Determines, leads, influences the translation of strategy to tactical planning, operations, and quality
- Key member of the Development Team for one (or more) compound(s). Expected to work closely with the Development and Regulatory leads to provide guidance and influence on the overall strategy
Who you’ll work with
You will report to the Head of Early Development Statistics
What you’ll do
- Provide strategic direction and continuous leadership of the biometrics (statistics) team – this can be a Therapeutic Area, Complex Compound with multiple indications, or an expert biometrics (statistics) team in a specific area (e.g., safety, launch, pre-clinical)
- Determines, leads, influences the translation of strategy to tactical planning, operations, and quality
- Key member of the Development Team for one (or more) compound(s). Expected to work closely with the Development and Regulatory leads to provide guidance and influence on the overall strategy
- Accountable for all deliverables from the biometrics (statistics) team to the larger project team
- Lead and shape the continuous learning and upskilling culture for a modern Biometrics (statistics) organization
- Drive the transformation of the statistics operating model
Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:
- PhD (preferred) degree in Biostatistics or Statistics, or equivalent
- Several years in a management position of global teams
- Strong knowledge of drug development across all phases.
- Multiple therapeutic area knowledge (preferred)
- Understands how the functional expertise and contributions fit into the bigger picture
- Proven influencer and collaborator in an asset development team environment
If you are interested to learn more about R&D within UCB, please find more information here R&D at UCB.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
