Senior Director of Biometrics

Company:
Oncology Clinical Stage Biotech

Position Type:
Permanent

A well-funded, clinical-stage oncology biotech is seeking a Senior Director / Executive Director of Biostatistics to serve as the functional head of Biometrics.

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine hands‑on statistical leadership with enterprise‑level strategy, owning the full biometrics vision while building a scalable function spanning Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, and Data Management over time.

You will act as a key scientific and operational leader, partnering closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Medical, and senior leadership to support an expanding oncology pipeline.

• Act as the functional lead for Biometrics, with primary ownership of Biostatistics and strategic oversight of Statistical Programming and Data Management
• Define and execute biometrics strategy across all clinical development programs
• Provide hands‑on statistical leadership including study design, protocol input, SAPs, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Serve as the senior statistical voice in cross‑functional and executive‑level discussions
• Lead statistical contributions to regulatory interactions and submissions (FDA, EMA, etc.)
• Establish biometrics standards, processes, governance, and vendor models
• Oversee CROs and external partners across biostatistics, programming, and data
• Build and scale the internal Biometrics organisation, including hiring, mentoring, and functional integration
• Contribute to portfolio, development, and corporate strategy as a senior leader

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline
• Significant experience in oncology clinical development within biotech or pharma
• Demonstrated leadership
• Strong hands‑on statistical expertise across multiple phases of clinical trials
• Experience influencing or overseeing wider biometrics functions (e.g., programming, data management)
• Deep understanding of regulatory expectations and submission requirements
• Comfortable operating in a build‑phase environment with high autonomy and accountability