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Biostatistics Director

Neurocrine Biosciences

Biostatistics Director

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026CH Allschwil

Job Description

Who We Are:Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)About the Role:Develops strategic and operating plans for area of responsibility. Serves as overall statistical lead and point of contact representing Biometrics in partnership with Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), and other departments to support the development and execution of real world evidence (RWE) strategies, protocol development, analysis plan development, implementation of analyses, interpretation of findings and dissemination/publications. Ensures scientific rigor and serves as the analytical methodology expert for RWE study designs and data analyses across various data types and applications._Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):Serves as statistical lead and represents Biometrics on health outcomes and epidemiology studiesProvides strategic and tactical support for cross-functional RWE development for regulators, payers and cliniciansServes as subject matter expert for RWE/HEOR research design, methodologies, data sources, analytic techniques, and reportingLeverages administrative claims, electronic medical records, or other real-world data and recommends optimal study designsSelects and implements appropriate analytical methods including statistical models or machine learning models to align with overall business objectivesDevelops high quality study protocols, statistical analysis plans, study reports, and other study documentsEnsures quality and consistency of analytics deliverablesIdentifies innovation opportunities for the use of RWDEstablishes effective communication with various internal stakeholders to understand and support the strategy for when and how to use RWECollaborates with and manages vendors to ensure project timelines and goals are metPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements:Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 10+ years of experience leading the design and conduct of observational research in support of early-stage clinical development, regulatory approvals, and payer/HTA/provider engagements, and the development of drug development strategies in the pharmaceutical industry setting including innovative study designs and advanced statistical methods. Extensive previous leadership experience required. ORPhD in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 7+ years of similar experience as noted aboveInternal thought leader and recognized expert in a disciplineRequires broad expertise in theories and techniques within a area of responsibilityAbility to drive strategic direction into tactical plansStrong mentoring skills and leadership abilities may mentor/coach lower levels and/or leads indirect teamsExperience with different applications of RWE, including in support of early-stage clinical development, regulatory approvals, and payer/HTA/provider engagementsKnowledge of global regulatory and HTA requirements for RWEDemonstrated ability in evaluation and development of RWE from conceptualization through applicationExperience leading the design and conduct of observational research, including protocol, statistical analysis plan, and study report developmentExtensive working experience with stakeholders such as medical affairs and health economicsHands-on experience with prospective and retrospective observational studiesExperience leading secondary data analysis, including medical claims, electronic medical records, chart reviews, and registriesExcellent organizational skills and proven ability to effectively lead multiple projects to successful completionHigh level of competency using standard statistical software such as SAS or RAbility to effectively interpret and communicate research results to internal and external audiences#LI-OS1Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

Locations

  • CH Allschwil

Skills Required

  • theoriesintermediate
  • different applications of RWEintermediate
  • global regulatoryintermediate
  • stakeholders such as medical affairsintermediate
  • prospectiveintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 10+ years of experience leading the design and conduct of observational research in support of early-stage clinical development, regulatory approvals, and payer/HTA/provider engagements, and the development of drug development strategies in the pharmaceutical industry setting including innovative study designs and advanced statistical methods. Extensive previous leadership experience required. OR (experience, 10 years)
  • PhD in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 7+ years of similar experience as noted above (experience, 7 years)
  • Internal thought leader and recognized expert in a discipline (experience)
  • Requires broad expertise in theories and techniques within a area of responsibility (experience)
  • Ability to drive strategic direction into tactical plans (experience)
  • Strong mentoring skills and leadership abilities may mentor/coach lower levels and/or leads indirect teams (experience)
  • Experience with different applications of RWE, including in support of early-stage clinical development, regulatory approvals, and payer/HTA/provider engagements (experience)
  • Knowledge of global regulatory and HTA requirements for RWE (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability in evaluation and development of RWE from conceptualization through application (experience)
  • Experience leading the design and conduct of observational research, including protocol, statistical analysis plan, and study report development (experience)
  • Extensive working experience with stakeholders such as medical affairs and health economics (experience)
  • Hands-on experience with prospective and retrospective observational studies (experience)
  • Experience leading secondary data analysis, including medical claims, electronic medical records, chart reviews, and registries (experience)
  • Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to effectively lead multiple projects to successful completion (experience)
  • High level of competency using standard statistical software such as SAS or R (experience)
  • Ability to effectively interpret and communicate research results to internal and external audiences (experience)
  • Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 10+ years of experience leading the design and conduct of observational research in support of early-stage clinical development, regulatory approvals, and payer/HTA/provider engagements, and the development of drug development strategies in the pharmaceutical industry setting including innovative study designs and advanced statistical methods. Extensive previous leadership experience required. OR (experience, 10 years)
  • PhD in statistics, biostatistics or related discipline AND 7+ years of similar experience as noted above (experience, 7 years)
  • Internal thought leader and recognized expert in a discipline (experience)
  • Requires broad expertise in theories and techniques within a area of responsibility (experience)
  • Ability to drive strategic direction into tactical plans (experience)
  • Strong mentoring skills and leadership abilities may mentor/coach lower levels and/or leads indirect teams (experience)
  • Experience with different applications of RWE, including in support of early-stage clinical development, regulatory approvals, and payer/HTA/provider engagements (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability in evaluation and development of RWE from conceptualization through application (experience)
  • Experience leading the design and conduct of observational research, including protocol, statistical analysis plan, and study report development (experience)
  • Extensive working experience with stakeholders such as medical affairs and health economics (experience)
  • Hands-on experience with prospective and retrospective observational studies (experience)
  • Experience leading secondary data analysis, including medical claims, electronic medical records, chart reviews, and registries (experience)
  • Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to effectively lead multiple projects to successful completion (experience)
  • High level of competency using standard statistical software such as SAS or R (experience)
  • Ability to effectively interpret and communicate research results to internal and external audiences (experience)
  • We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description. (experience)

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