Associate Director, Statistics

Role: Associate Director, Statistics at Takeda, focuses on leading statistical strategies for R&D assets in preclinical and clinical phases. Responsibilities include managing delivery of statistical analyses, collaborating cross-functionally within Global Project Teams and vendors, and implementing asset-level strategies with risk mitigation. Requirements: PhD in statistics/biostatistics (~5 years experience) or MS (~8+ years experience), strong expertise in quantitative methods, drug R&D understanding, excellent communication, and team mentorship skills. High-Value: Biopharma with focus on data science, analytics, and AI in drug discovery; supports preclinical and clinical development; hybrid work from Boston; influence in R&D decision-making and regulatory compliance.