Global Head of Biostatistics

About the Role

The Global Head of Biostatistics is a senior executive leader responsible for defining and executing the global biostatistics strategy for Novotech. This role carries full P&L responsibility for the biostatistics function, with a strong emphasis on strategic leadership, commercial growth, operational scalability, quality, client partnership and global capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the global biostatistics strategy aligned with the company's overall business and growth objectives.
• Establish a clear value proposition for biostatistics offerings across therapeutic areas, trial phases, and statistical methodologies.
• Anticipate and respond to industry trends (e.g., adaptive designs, real-world evidence, advanced analytics, AI/ML, complex trial designs).
• Serve as the global thought leader and internal authority on biostatistics strategy and innovation.

• P&L Ownership & Commercial Accountability

• Own end-to-end P&L responsibility for the global biostatistics function, including revenue growth, margins, cost optimization, and investment planning.
• Drive top-line growth through new business enablement, portfolio expansion, and client upsell opportunities.
• Partner with Business Development and Sales to: Shape statistical strategy in proposals, Lead or support client-facing engagements, bids, and governance meetings, Influence pricing, resourcing models, and delivery approaches, Track financial performance, forecast demand, and ensure sustainable scalability of the function.

• Operational & Organizational Leadership

• Lead a global, multi-region biostatistics organization, ensuring consistent quality, delivery excellence, and scalability.
• Design and evolve the global operating model, including regional hubs, sourcing strategies, and workforce planning.
• Define and monitor KPIs, SLAs, utilization, and performance metrics across regions.
• Ensure seamless collaboration with Data Management, Statistical Programming, Medical Writing, and Clinical Operations.

• Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure global biostatistics services meet or exceed regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA, PMDA).
• Oversee governance, audit readiness, SOP alignment, and inspection support.
• Identify and mitigate delivery, compliance, and business risks within the biostatistics portfolio.

• Client Partnership & External Representation

• Act as a senior executive sponsor for key global accounts.
• Build long-term, trusted partnerships with sponsors by providing strategic statistical leadership across development programs.
• Represent the company externally at industry forums, conferences, and advisory boards to enhance brand positioning and credibility.

• Talent & Leadership Development

• Build, retain, and develop a high-performing global leadership team within biostatistics.
• Drive succession planning, leadership capability building, and a strong performance-driven culture.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and a modern, flexible global workforce strategy.

What you must have

• Education

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.

• Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in biostatistics within: CROs, bio/pharmaceutical companies, or global life sciences organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, global, multi-site teams.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership, business growth, and financial accountability.
• Significant experience operating at executive or senior functional leadership level.
• Strong exposure to client-facing, commercial, and consultative engagements.

• Desired Competencies

• Executive presence with the ability to influence at Board and C-suite level.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution.
• Deep understanding of global clinical development and drug lifecycle.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfort operating in a matrixed, fast-paced, global environment.