Vice President, Biostatistics and Programming
Worldwide Clinical Trials
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Provide executive oversight across multiple clinical research programs, complex submissions (e.g., NDAs), and global client relationships.
- Set strategy and lead the global Biostatistics and Programming department, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely delivery.
- Oversee operational execution within contractual scope, serving as an escalation point for project and client issues as needed.
- Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain biostatistics and programming leaders and staff, with full accountability for performance management and workforce planning.
- Establish, maintain, and optimize department SOPs, processes, metrics, best practices, and utilization.
- Provide advanced technical leadership to support statistical analysis, programming, and reporting solutions across studies and programs.
- Drive financial oversight for the department, including budgeting and non-billable travel approvals.
- Partner with commercial and business development teams to support proposals, bids, and client presentations.
- Provide strategic input into technology and future-state capabilities.
- Represent the department and company in cross-functional forums, client meetings, bid defenses, and industry events.
- Act as a biostatistics and programming champion, promoting innovation, quality, and operational excellence across the organization.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, equivalent, or higher in biostatistics or a related field.
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience may be accepted as a substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- A minimum of 15+ years of relevant work experience.
- A minimum of 7+ years of biostatistics and programming line management experience.
- Previous experience in a pharmaceutical research or CRO setting required.
- Previous experience in multiple therapeutic areas.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
biostatisticsprogrammingstatistical analysisreporting solutionsperformance managementworkforce planningbudgetingSOPsprocess optimizationmetrics
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringstrategic inputclient relationship managementoperational excellenceinnovation promotioncommunicationproblem-solvingteam developmentcross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Master’s degree in biostatisticsequivalent degree in related field