Global Head of Biostatistics

The Opportunity

As the Global Head of Biostatistics, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight across all therapeutic area (TA)-aligned Biostatistics teams, ensuring a cohesive and high‑performing Biostatistics function that drives excellence through study design, data analysis, and insights generation. You will report to the Global Head, PD Data Sciences & Analytics (PD‑DSA), and you will be responsible for shaping the Biostatistics strategy across all therapeutic areas in alignment with PD‑DSA and company objectives, as well as the organization’s overall performance.

Your role will be instrumental in advancing innovative statistical methodologies, fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders and ensuring the highest scientific rigor in all statistical activities.

• Lead, inspire, and develop a global team of approximately 100–125 Biostatistics professionals focused on late‑stage development. Your direct reports will be a team of five therapeutic‑area‑aligned Biostatistics Leaders.
• Set a clear PD‑DSA strategy and goals that align with Roche’s broader objectives, integrating the One Pharma strategy, PD goals, and R&D Excellence methods into the strategic direction.
• Embed the adoption of PD‑DSA’s strategic imperatives—Data, Digital/AI, and Design (the 3
  
  Ds)—across workflows, taking ownership of this mindset shift and ensuring seamless integration.
• Act as a role model for your teams by delivering excellence in all aspects, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Define and create clear accountability across each function and beyond, ensuring alignment and driving cross‑functional collaboration.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across all five therapeutic area‑aligned leaders and their teams, ensuring a consistent and high‑quality approach.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Biostatistics strategy that aligns with Roche’s research and development objectives.
• Ensure biostatistical considerations are integrated early in study designs and development programs, aligning with regulatory and scientific best practices.
• Partner closely with senior leadership across PD‑DSA, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and data science teams to shape the future of statistical contributions.
• Represent Biostatistics as a strategic function, influencing high‑level decision‑making and driving cross‑functional collaboration to optimize study designs and data strategies.
• Evaluate challenges as they arise and develop innovative solutions for teams to execute.

• Act as the primary liaison between Biostatistics and key stakeholders across Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Science teams to drive alignment and shape shared outcomes.
• Ensure seamless collaboration with external partners, including regulatory agencies, academic institutions, and industry consortia.
• Represent Roche in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and cross‑industry collaborations to influence emerging biostatistics trends.
• Align closely with the PD‑DSA‑led Innovation Council and broader AI strategy to contribute meaningfully to digital and AI transformation initiatives.

• Ensure the highest scientific rigor and adherence to regulatory standards in all statistical methodologies and study designs across therapeutic areas.
• Champion the adoption of AI, digital, and advanced statistical methodologies to enhance study designs and improve efficiency in data analyses.
• Oversee the prioritization and implementation of modern digital and AI capabilities in study design and statistical approaches.
• Maintain and enforce compliance with industry regulations, GCP, and biostatistical best practices across all programs.

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high‑performing global team of biostatistics leaders, ensuring their continued professional growth and ability to drive strategic impact.
• Establish a strong culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the Biostatistics function.
• Define clear performance metrics and success criteria for the Biostatistics function, ensuring alignment…