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As a Director, Statistics, you’ll provide statistical leadership across the facets of our research and development programs, driving development decisions using quantitative sciences. Whether you are onsite or remote within the US, your dynamic role encompasses employing robust statistical methodologies in shaping development plans, crafting statistically sound protocols and analysis plans aligned with regulatory standards and bringing statistical innovation to bear on projects in one of our therapeutic/technology areas. From devising program strategies to interpreting data, your expertise will enable our mission to help people see brilliantly. On a typical day your role may include:
- Using sound statistical methodology to devise development plans in one or more therapeutic/technology areas.
- Preparing the statistical component of protocols which meet project objectives, health authority guidelines, and clinical trial methodology standards.
- Independently develop and implement advanced statistical methodologies, ensuring appropriate implementation to address project needs in a therapeutic/technology area. Serves as resident expert and Biostatistics go-to person for the therapeutic/technology area.
- Analyze and interpret complex clinical trial data, including efficacy and safety endpoints, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Collaborate with statisticians, data scientists, and programmers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of statistical outputs for regulatory submissions and scientific publications.
- Review and contribute to study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports, adhering to regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
- Supporting the regulatory interactions on our experimental therapies/devices
- Conduct exploratory data analysis and utilize sophisticated statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and potential safety signals in clinical trial data.
- Participate in the review of external business opportunities, using data and scientific insights to make actionable recommendations to management on such opportunities.
- People leadership, mentorship, and guidance of junior statisticians, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment within the team.
- Contribute to the development of long-term goals and operating policies for Statistics Department through role on the Statistics Leadership Team.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- 10 Years of Relevant Experience
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics
- 15 years experience
- Significant health authority experience
- Excellent written and oral communication
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
- Travel Requirements: 10%
- Relocation assistance: Yes
- Sponsorship available: Yes
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
