Head of Statistical Innovation (UK)

Ucb Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Statistical Innovation to lead statistical excellence and drive innovation in drug development. This role involves establishing a vision for Statistical Innovation, collaborating with senior executives, and managing international teams. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and extensive pharmaceutical experience. Join us in a supportive culture focused on creating value for patients and fostering innovation.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a track record in biopharmaceutical development.
• Experience in building and managing international teams in statistical sciences.
• Strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive image for UCB statistics worldwide.
• Create a vision for Statistical Innovation and Consultancy.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior executives on quantitative innovation.
• Lead development of techniques based on statistical research.
• Provide statistical thought leadership across sites.

Skills

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Strategic leadership

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Head of Statistical Innovation to join us in our Biometrics & Data Science team, based in any of our Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany), Slough (UK) or Atlanta or Raleigh (US) offices.

This is a critical enterprise-level leadership role that will shape the future of drug development by driving innovation in statistical design, analysis, and interpretation across all phases of research and development, from early discovery to post-market surveillance. The Head of Statistical Innovation will be responsible for fostering a culture of statistical excellence, influencing strategic decision-making, and ensuring the robust application of cutting-edge quantitative methods to address complex scientific questions.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and maintain a positive image for UCB statistics worldwide through collaborations, scholarship and professional networking
• Create a vision and mission for Statistical Innovation and Consultancy within UCB and champion its visibility both internally and externally with the academic, regulatory and scientific community to influence policies and state-of-the-art statistical thinking related to drug development.
• Provide statistical advice and guidance to the UCB statistical leadership and Senior Management to enable optimal decisions in development, marketing, and lifecycle support of UCB products.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior executives on quantitative innovation, analytics and opportunity/impact in program strategy/design, mitigations and innovation-enabled excellence with modern analytics and digital business transformation
• Lead development and championing techniques based on state-of-the-art statistical research and seek creative solutions through collaborations and interactions with other experts for drug development problems.
• Provide, together with UCB statistical leaders, statistical thought leadership for establishing high-quality, regulatory-compliant statistical approaches to provide well-trained statistical staff at all sites.

Qualifications

• D. required
• Several years pharmaceutical industry experience with proven successful track record in biopharmaceutical development.
• Experience successfully building and managing international teams in the field of statistical sciences
• Proven track record of successful internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Inspirational leader, able to develop and communicate a vision for the Practice across cultures and geographies
• Change agent, driving change and innovation to maximize patient value creation
• Strong publication track record

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Should you need more information or have questions about the role, please contact our recruitment team.