Senior Director, Biostatistics

at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Job Summary The Senior Director, Biostatistics, provides leadership, oversight, and technical/scientific direction across multiple therapeutic areas. This role leads and develops a high-performing biostatistics team that delivers both strong scientific engagement and operational excellence throughout the clinical development lifecycle. Core responsibilities include trial design and development planning, statistical analysis strategy, modeling and simulation, regulatory submission support, advisory committee preparation, and scientific presentations. Job Description The Senior Director, Biostatistics plans, directs, and oversees the design, preparation, and execution of the biostatistical strategy supporting research and development, ensuring the appropriate application of sound statistical theory and methodologies across designated therapeutic areas. In support of Clinical Development strategy, this role provides scientific review and oversight of key development materials, including but not limited to clinical protocols, statistical analysis plans, health authority submission documents, and publication materials. External scientific engagement is a core accountability of the role, including leadership of and participation in health authority interactions. Operational excellence is demonstrated through the effective and efficient delivery of the Clinical Development portfolio, including resource planning, prioritization, timeline management, and functional outsourcing. The Senior Director serves as a senior statistical subject-matter expert and knowledge resource to cross-functional project teams and acts as a point of escalation and resolution for biostatistical issues across relevant therapeutic areas. This role models and enables best practices for scientific engagement, fostering strong thought partnerships and a collaborative environment that encourages rigorous discussion and constructive debate. The individual cultivates a culture focused on goal achievement and personal accountability through clear expectations, ongoing performance monitoring, and course correction as needed. As a member of Biostatistics Leadership Team, the Senior Director balances innovation and intellectual curiosity with discipline and operational rigor. The role champions value-added change, continuous improvement, and evolution of statistical practices, while inspiring and motivating others. The Senior Director ensures adherence to regulatory standards and ind To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account