Global Head of Biostatistics

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global biostatistics strategy aligned with company growth objectives and evolving industry trends, including adaptive designs, real-world evidence, advanced analytics, and AI/ML applications.
• Own and manage the full P&L for the global Biostatistics function, including revenue growth, margin performance, forecasting, resource planning, and investment decisions.
• Partner closely with Business Development and Commercial teams to support proposals, bid defenses, client presentations, pricing strategies, and business expansion opportunities.
• Lead a global, multi-regional biostatistics organization, ensuring delivery excellence, operational scalability, workforce planning, quality standards, and performance management.
• Serve as an executive sponsor for strategic client accounts and represent Novotech at industry conferences, advisory boards, and other external leadership forums.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry standards, including FDA, EMA, PMDA, and ICH guidelines, while maintaining inspection readiness and risk management oversight.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive biostatistics experience within CROs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading large, global, multi-site biostatistics teams and functional organizations.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership, revenue growth, financial accountability, and operational leadership.
• Significant executive or senior functional leadership experience with strong commercial and client-facing responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of clinical development, drug development, regulatory requirements, and global clinical trial operations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and business acumen with the ability to influence executive and C-suite stakeholders.

Pay

Salary Range: $275,000 – $340,000/year (USD)

Annual Performance Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Benefits

Executive Leadership Opportunity within a Growing Global CRO