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Director Biostatics - Oncology

London, United Kingdom | full time | Job ID: 10350

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Biostatistics to provide statistical leadership and support for clinical trials and programs, aligning with company objectives and BioNTech´s UK Oxford research hub. This role is pivotal in driving statistical excellence in oncology clinical development, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering innovation in statistical methodologies. If you are passionate about translating science into survival and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to join our team.

Your main responsibilities are:

Provide statistical support for priority BioNTech global trials and Oxford Research projects, ensuring alignment with clinical and organizational goals
Represent Statistics in cross-functional clinical study teams and projects, taking accountability for all statistical aspects
Oversee and provide statistical guidance on trials within a program or platform, ensuring quality and compliance
Train and mentor colleagues as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in specialized topics such as Diagnostics, Biomarker, PK/PD, PRO, AI, HTA, or RWE/Epidemiology
Contribute to clinical development plans, study protocols, reports, regulatory submissions, and publications, ensuring accuracy and scientific rigor
Lead the development of statistical analysis plans, perform sample size calculations, and validate analysis results
Oversee outsourced statistical CRO activities, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
Collaborate with Clinical Data Managers to ensure data quality standards are met and provide guidance to Statistical Programmers on SDTM/ADaM and TLFs specifications
Support health authority meetings, including planning, document preparation, and response development
Drive initiatives to improve standards, processes, and infrastructure within the Biostatistics function

What you have to offer:

Educational Background:

A PhD or Master’s degree in (Bio)Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent

Professional Experience:

A minimum of 5 years in the academic statistics, and/or the pharmaceutical industry and/or CRO
Proven experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing oncology trials across all phases (I-IV), including scientific publications
Expertise in supervising outsourced activities and developing outsourcing strategies
Experience leading responses to health authority questions (FDA, EMA) and regulatory submissions, including ISE/ISS package development

Technical Skills:

Advanced knowledge of clinical development, study designs, and statistical methods (adaptive design and/or Bayesian methods are a plus)
Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SAS and/or R) and sample size calculation tools (e.g., EAST, NQuery)
Deep understanding of specialized topics such as Diagnostics, Biomarker, PK/PD, PRO, AI, HTA, or RWE/Epidemiology is a plus

Addtional Skills:

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to develop realistic plans, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies
Strong communication, including the ability to express complex analyses in clear language and an excellent command of written and spoken English
Teamwork spirit, and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders

Your Benefits:

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base. We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Note: The availability, eligibility and design of the listed benefits may vary depending on the location. The final requirements for the individual use of our benefits are based on the company's internal policies and applicable law.

How to apply:

Apply now by sending us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details via our online form.

Please note:

Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

We are looking forward receiving your application.

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