Associate Director, Biostatistics (Medical Affairs)

200+ compounds in Novartis are supported by biostatisticians in 10+ sites around the globe. Biostatisticians transform clinical data into analyses that build the basis for making innovative drugs accessible for patients. They influence decision-making in cross-functional international teams from early to late phase drug development.<br><br>We are in search of an Associate Director, Biostatistics. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study or project level and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners in the full development analytics team.<br><br>What you’ll be doing: Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br>• Accountable for strategic statistical input and influence into one or more projects (development plan, dose-finding strategy, regulatory strategy, publication strategy, pricing & reimbursement strategy, statistical deliverables).<br>• Plan and execute of exploratory analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.<br>• Lead development and implementation of innovation in statistical methodology and trial design.<br>• Lead collaborations with medical and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in drug development and enable successful impact on robust drug development plans.<br>• Facilitate seamless transition of projects from full to late development.<br>• Propose and implement innovative designs and methods to optimize drug development.<br>• Plan, prioritize and oversee project level activities and ensure efficient re-source management within or across franchise and effective partnership with vendors.<br>• Effective partnership with other functions to ensure integrated quantitative input into project.<br>• Develop and mentor biostatisticians<br><br>This position will be located at the East Hanover, New Jersey site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 1% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).<br><br>[#video#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmYSWAlI0tE{#400,300#}#/video#]