Head of Biostatistics, West Coast Hub

Role Summary

Head of Biostatistics, West Coast Hub will lead the Biostatistics function for Biogen’s West Coast Hub portfolio of immune-mediated diseases, spanning both early and late clinical development stages. This Senior Director role oversees strategic direction to ensure scientific integrity and operational efficiency of biostatistical elements across multiple indications, guiding regulatory submissions and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee activities within the Biostatistics function for assigned therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Serve as a key member of the WCH Biometrics leadership team, contributing to the vision and goals of Biostatistics and the West Coast Hub Biometrics organization.
• Manage performance and career development of staff, fostering an engaging and collaborative culture.
• Enhance collaboration with other functional areas within Biometrics to drive innovations and overall productivity.
• Partner with West Coast Hub Statistical Programming and Data Management; liaise with Biostatistics and other quantitative science colleagues in the broader Biogen organization.
• Engage with other R&D functions to set drug development strategies that increase success probability.
• Represent the company in biostatistical interactions with regulatory agencies, corporate partners, and CROs.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives representing Biometrics and participate in key R&D governance meetings.

Qualifications

• Required: PhD in Biostatistics/Statistics or equivalent with a minimum of 14 years relevant experience, or MS with a minimum of 16 years relevant experience.
• Broad understanding of statistical principles and clinical trial methodology.
• Experience meeting FDA and international regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical/biological terminology and clinical practice in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Proven track record of staff development and effective people management.
• Strong ability to motivate and ensure productivity under ambiguous conditions.
• Leadership skills in proactive strategy setting, priority evaluation, and conflict resolution.

Skills

• Experience in cross-functional drug development strategies; indication selection, development planning, go/no-go decisions, governance review, late-stage execution.
• Ability to partner with clinicians, scientists, and leadership from other functions.
• Ability to develop fit-for-purpose innovative statistical solutions for development programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Filing experience in multiple global health authority jurisdictions.

Education

• PhD or MS in Biostatistics/Statistics or equivalent (as indicated in Qualifications).

Additional Requirements

• None specified beyond the above qualifications.