Summary
About the Role
Key responsibilities:
· Function Development: Build and lead an industry leading non-clinical statistics function to support our different disease areas and functions.
· Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders across Biomedical Research to integrate statistical insights into research and development processes.
· Support Disease Area: Provide statistical support and expertise for one of our disease areas.
· Leadership: Serve as a member of our interdisciplinary analytical leadership team and represent non-clinical statistics on internal boards as needed.
· Methodological Innovation: Drive the development and application of novel statistical methodologies to enhance data analysis and interpretation.
· Training and Mentorship: Mentor and develop junior statisticians and data scientists, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Essential requirements
· Education: Ph.D. or MSc in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field.
· Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in non-clinical statistics, with a strong background in translational medicine or biomedical research.
· Leadership: Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
· Technical Skills: Expertise in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., R, SAS, Python).
· Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
· Innovation: Demonstrated ability to drive methodological innovation and apply advanced statistical techniques to complex problems.
· Fluent in English (oral and written).
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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
