Director - Statistics

About the role

The Project Statistician at the Director level provides statistical leadership in multiple dimensions including:

• Lead the development of clinical plans, innovative study designs, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results at the program level
• Combine analytical thinking and therapeutic area knowledge to shape internal and external environment to improve the effectiveness of drug development
• Use strong foundation of statistical experience to enrich decision making, identify efficiencies, and increase the probability of technical success of projects
• Champion breakthrough approaches to implement innovative statistical methodology and applications
• Influence team on the critical risks and plan for resolution. Integrate information and make data-driven decisions

Responsibilities

Statistical Trial Design and Analysis

• Provide input on study protocol, design studies and write protocols for the conduct of each study.
• Be accountable for selecting statistical methods for data analysis, authoring the corresponding sections of the protocol and the statistical analysis plan, and conducting the actual analysis once a reporting database is created.
• Collaborate with data sciences in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.
• Maintain currency with respect to statistical methodology, maintain proficiency in applying new and varied methods, and to be competent in justifying methods selected.
• Perform peer-review of work products from other statistical colleagues.
• Influence team members regarding appropriate research methods

Communication of Results and Inferences

• Collaborate with team members to write reports and communicate results.
• Absorb and assist with, or be responsible for, communicating study results via regulatory submissions, manuscripts, or oral presentations in group settings, as well as for communicating one-on-one with key customers and presenting at scientific meetings.
• Respond to regulatory queries and interact with regulators.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics OR Biostatistics
• At least 7 years of experience in clinical research and development in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Skills

• Significant experience with clinical trials, medical research, and/or real-world evidence
• An established track record of developing and maintaining an area of statistical or collaborative research
• Proficient in statistical programming languages/software such as SAS, R, Spotfire, etc
• Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation and collaboration
• Teamwork and leadership skills; ability to provide statistical leadership and technical expertise to influence business decisions
• Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables
• Resource management skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and critical thinking
• Business process expertise associated with critical activities (e.g., regulatory submissions)

Benefits

Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $177,000 - $308,000

Schedule

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).