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Durham, United States of America | Full time | Home-based | R1577817
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IQVIA’s Center for Statistics in Drug Development (CSDD) Group is hiring! This is an exciting group that sits within IQVIA’s Core Services Research and Development Business Unit. Apart of the larger Biostatistics Team, this team is unique in its emphasis on helping clinical researchers to navigate the complexities of trial designs, endpoint selection, sample size estimation, analysis methods, data displays, and interpretations by applying deep statistical expertise. Our seasoned biostatisticians serve as statistical consultants, both internally and externally, and their early engagement helps identify gaps in the drug development strategy and in individual protocols — at the time of synopsis writing. Our expertise in design types include biosimilars, adaptive designs, dose-response designs, master protocols, Bayesian analyses etc.
Job Overview:
As a Director, Biostatistics, you will serve as a thought leader in statistical methodology for clinical trial design. You will serve as a part of a larger team in a statistical consultancy role, providing high level guidance to both internal and external clients. Each member of the team is expected to specialize in at least one area of statistical leadership and will serve as subject matter expert. You will lead that associated body of work as well as fulfil general consulting roles as needed. You may also be a member of data monitoring committees, either as blinded or unblinded statistician.
Our remit is trial and program design, along with associated analyses. Team members will help write protocol synopses for clients as part of a team which includes medical, pharmacokinetic, and operational experts. Occasionally we may contribute to full protocols and provide consulting in advanced statistical analyses. Trial designs of particular interest include biosimilars, adaptive designs, master protocols, Bayesian analyses, and related statistical methods.
Thought leadership is expected from team members, which includes publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals, referee, and editor work, presenting talks at scientific conferences, and participating in our by-invitation-only webinars. Management of people and projects is also possible depending on interest. Participation in bid defences is expected, as is some travel to clients.
Management responsibilities can be tailored to the interest of the candidate. This position can be either home- or office-based. Position level depends on experience.
Requirements:
- PhD or MSc degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field, along with 11 to 13+ years’ experience within the life-science industry, PhD preferred.
- Strong knowledge of complex statistical methods that apply to applicable clinical trials
- Must have experience with clinical trial design, adaptive design strongly preferred
- Must have some knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance within the pharmaceutical and CRO space. FDA experience is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of SAS and CDISC SDTM and ADaM
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and project, ability to communicate and explain statistics
- Experience preparing budgets/proposals and participating in bid defences and
- Experience publishing papers or presenting talks at scientific conferences and/or in webinars
What is in it for you?
- Interesting and innovative projects
- Collaborative and inspirational working environment / atmosphere
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- Work – life balance
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Embrace your curiosity and grow your career in an exciting environment where development is a priority.
Think boldly and disrupt conventional thinking.
Enjoy what you do.
Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $134,800.00 - $375,700.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Where you'll work
Home-based
You’ll work remotely, with the flexibility to do your best work from home. Supported by collaborative tools and a global team, you’ll stay connected while enjoying the autonomy and balance that comes with a fully remote role.
Culture
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
Durham, United States of America | Full time | Home-based | R1577817
Join us on our exciting journey!
IQVIA’s Center for Statistics in Drug Development (CSDD) Group is hiring! This is an exciting group that sits within IQVIA’s Core Services Research and Development Business Unit. Apart of the larger Biostatistics Team, this team is unique in its emphasis on helping clinical researchers to navigate the complexities of trial designs, endpoint selection, sample size estimation, analysis methods, data displays, and interpretations by applying deep statistical expertise. Our seasoned biostatisticians serve as statistical consultants, both internally and externally, and their early engagement helps identify gaps in the drug development strategy and in individual protocols — at the time of synopsis writing. Our expertise in design types include biosimilars, adaptive designs, dose-response designs, master protocols, Bayesian analyses etc.
Job Overview:
As a Director, Biostatistics, you will serve as a thought leader in statistical methodology for clinical trial design. You will serve as a part of a larger team in a statistical consultancy role, providing high level guidance to both internal and external clients. Each member of the team is expected to specialize in at least one area of statistical leadership and will serve as subject matter expert. You will lead that associated body of work as well as fulfil general consulting roles as needed. You may also be a member of data monitoring committees, either as blinded or unblinded statistician.
Our remit is trial and program design, along with associated analyses. Team members will help write protocol synopses for clients as part of a team which includes medical, pharmacokinetic, and operational experts. Occasionally we may contribute to full protocols and provide consulting in advanced statistical analyses. Trial designs of particular interest include biosimilars, adaptive designs, master protocols, Bayesian analyses, and related statistical methods.
Thought leadership is expected from team members, which includes publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals, referee, and editor work, presenting talks at scientific conferences, and participating in our by-invitation-only webinars. Management of people and projects is also possible depending on interest. Participation in bid defences is expected, as is some travel to clients.
Management responsibilities can be tailored to the interest of the candidate. This position can be either home- or office-based. Position level depends on experience.
Requirements:
- PhD or MSc degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field, along with 11 to 13+ years’ experience within the life-science industry, PhD preferred.
- Strong knowledge of complex statistical methods that apply to applicable clinical trials
- Must have experience with clinical trial design, adaptive design strongly preferred
- Must have some knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance within the pharmaceutical and CRO space. FDA experience is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of SAS and CDISC SDTM and ADaM
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and project, ability to communicate and explain statistics
- Experience preparing budgets/proposals and participating in bid defences and
- Experience publishing papers or presenting talks at scientific conferences and/or in webinars
What is in it for you?
- Interesting and innovative projects
- Collaborative and inspirational working environment / atmosphere
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- Work – life balance
JOIN US
Embrace your curiosity and grow your career in an exciting environment where development is a priority.
Think boldly and disrupt conventional thinking.
Enjoy what you do.
Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $134,800.00 - $375,700.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Where you'll work
Home-based
You’ll work remotely, with the flexibility to do your best work from home. Supported by collaborative tools and a global team, you’ll stay connected while enjoying the autonomy and balance that comes with a fully remote role.
Culture
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of biostatistics jobs.
- PhD in biostatistics or statistics with 8 or more years of industry experience
- Extensive SAS programming experience and proficiency in R for clinical trial analysis
- Experience leading regulatory submissions including NDAs, BLAs, or MAAs
- Deep knowledge of ICH E9, E9(R1), and other relevant statistical guidelines
- Demonstrated people management experience leading teams of statisticians or programmers
- Familiarity with adaptive trial designs, Bayesian methods, or real-world evidence analysis
Tips for Your Director of Biostatistics Job Search
Align your resume to regulatory context
Hiring managers for director of biostatistics roles expect your resume to specify the regulatory environment you've worked in, whether FDA submissions, EMA dossiers, or both. Name the exact submission types, such as NDA, BLA, or IND, and the therapeutic areas you've led.
Highlight software leadership, not just proficiency
At the director level, employers want evidence you've set SAS or R standards for a team, not just used the tools yourself. Call out instances where you established programming conventions, led validation efforts, or drove a statistical computing environment transition.
Target openings by pipeline stage
A biotech in Phase II trials needs different biostatistics leadership than one preparing for an NDA filing. Filter openings by company pipeline stage and tailor your application to the statistical challenges that phase actually creates, such as adaptive designs early on or integrated summaries of safety later.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of biostatistics openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers for director of biostatistics roles consistently probe how you've influenced non-statisticians, such as clinical operations, regulatory affairs, or medical affairs teams. Prepare two concrete examples where your statistical input changed a protocol decision or a regulatory strategy.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before discussing compensation, clarify whether the role owns statistical programming, has direct reports, or sits on the study team governance committee. Scope varies dramatically across companies, and accepting a narrow mandate at a senior title limits your leverage in every future negotiation.
Director of Biostatistics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of biostatisticss?
The companies hiring the most director of biostatisticss right now include Revolution Medicines, CSL, and IQVIA, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large pharmaceutical manufacturers and late-stage clinical-stage biotechs preparing regulatory submissions.
How many director of biostatistics jobs are remote?
About 86% of director of biostatistics openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the field's historically strong adoption of distributed team structures. Roles focused on methodology, programming oversight, and regulatory writing tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions embedded with on-site clinical operations or medical affairs teams are more likely to require presence.
How do you become a director of biostatistics?
Most directors of biostatistics start with a PhD in biostatistics or statistics, then spend several years as a statistical analyst or senior biostatistician on clinical trial teams. From there, you build regulatory experience by contributing to major submissions, take on people management responsibilities for junior statisticians, and develop cross-functional influence with clinical and regulatory colleagues before stepping into a director role.
Can you get hired as a director of biostatistics without prior director-level experience?
Yes, candidates who have functioned at director level without holding the title formally can still be competitive. The key is demonstrating that you have led the statistical strategy for a full regulatory submission, managed or mentored a team of statisticians, and represented biostatistics in cross-functional governance forums. Companies in growth stages often promote from senior biostatistician roles when that evidence is clear.
What does the director of biostatistics interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on regulatory experience and therapeutic area fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation covering leadership philosophy and submission history. A panel interview with cross-functional partners from clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs usually follows. Final rounds often include a case discussion around a statistical analysis plan or an adaptive design scenario, assessing how you communicate statistical reasoning to non-statistician stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to director of biostatistics jobs?
You can find and apply to director of biostatistics jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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