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This is what you will do: The   Director, Biostatistics has sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently lead a biostatistics team to deliver project and/or technical level activities related to design, delivery and interpretation, high level internal governance   committees   and/or regulatory submissions. This individual   is able to   lead, perform and communicate results of more technical analyses, and able to guide and lead less experienced staff. Competent individual contributor with excellent cross-functional collaboration . You will   be responsible for : • To lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians • Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans, preclinical studies, regulatory strategy, health technology   assessment   and/or commercial activities as   appropriate for   the stage of the product • Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs, documents,   delivery and interpretation   and submission • Quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and can communicate these effectively within the team • Provide global leadership to others and direct project work delivered by internal and external staff • Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time • Represent Alexion externally which may include health authorities, advisory boards, conferences,   workshops   and/or payer interactions • Maintain knowledge of statistical   methodology   in relevant areas and promote, investigate, and implement novel statistical approaches • Represent statistical strategy and decision making at internal decision-making governance including review boards, therapy area leadership   teams   and ESPC/LSPC • Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of biostatistics staff • Work according to agreed functional and   regional Safety,   Health   and Environment (SHE) strategy   by ensuring proper management   of SHE risks, incidents, reporting,   follow-up   and improvements You will need to have: • 7 years’ experience with an   MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics ( containing   a   substantial   statistical   component ), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc • Track record   of background in leading independently • Exemplary technical skills • Flexible, well-organized, and   possess   the ability to work well under pressure. • The duties of this role are   generally conducted   in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without   an accommodation   to:   use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. We would   prefer   for   you to have: • PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics   is   preferred. The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 188,279.20 - $282,418.80 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Date Posted 30-Jul-2026 Closing Date 13-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.