Senior Director, Biostatistics Job at Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences Minneapolis, MN
$203,000 - $288,000 a year
Senior Director, Biostatistics - Transcatheter, Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies
Responsible for a team of biostatisticians and activities while ensuring the proper design, analysis, and presentation of clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct biostatistics activities with overall responsibility of managing vendors, planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods through several managers and/or SMEs.
Develop a robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies across the global biostatistics organization.
Build an effective team across the organization
Provide strategic clinical and statistical leadership to entire portfolio of business unit in collaboration with cross-functional areas (e.g., Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs)
Mitigate/eliminate risk, direct and communicate highly complex biostatistics strategies which includes negotiations with internal and external parties
Analyze, formulate and present statistical recommendations to advise and guide executive level leadership; develop and deliver executive level communication
Provide guidance on process improvement projects within biostatistics and cross-functional areas
Create, maintain, and implement SOPs, processes, standards, and work instructions with respect to biostatistics to ensure compliance, accuracy, efficiency, and optimization
Plan and direct strategic activities including prioritizing and allocating resources for projects with overall responsibility for meeting business objectives.
Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, best practices, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams
Provide statistical expertise to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., presentation/publication, Marketing, Health Economics &Reimbursement)
Other incidental duties
Education and Experience:
Ph.D. or equivalent in in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with previous analytical experience in clinical trials with skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Sr Manager Required OR
Master's Degree or equivalent in in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with previous analytical experience in clinical trials with skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Sr Manager Required
Additional Skills:
Proficiency in statistical programming language such as SAS and/or R required
Proven successful project management leadership skills
Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork
Expert understanding of clinical trial design while identifying applications of functional knowledge and methodologies to resolve complex problems
Expert understanding of related aspects of biostatistics processes and/or systems
Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
Serves as core partner to senior leaders in Business Units, Functional Groups, and Regions
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company
Conduct business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives
Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers; interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
Provide leadership and direction to large cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions
Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
Support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
The base pay range for this position is $203,000 to $288,000(highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience).
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster
Disability accommodation for employment applicants
Edwards E-Verify
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Pay Transparency Notice
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Responsible for a team of biostatisticians and activities while ensuring the proper design, analysis, and presentation of clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct biostatistics activities with overall responsibility of managing vendors, planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods through several managers and/or SMEs.
Develop a robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies across the global biostatistics organization.
Build an effective team across the organization
Provide strategic clinical and statistical leadership to entire portfolio of business unit in collaboration with cross-functional areas (e.g., Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs)
Mitigate/eliminate risk, direct and communicate highly complex biostatistics strategies which includes negotiations with internal and external parties
Analyze, formulate and present statistical recommendations to advise and guide executive level leadership; develop and deliver executive level communication
Provide guidance on process improvement projects within biostatistics and cross-functional areas
Create, maintain, and implement SOPs, processes, standards, and work instructions with respect to biostatistics to ensure compliance, accuracy, efficiency, and optimization
Plan and direct strategic activities including prioritizing and allocating resources for projects with overall responsibility for meeting business objectives.
Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, best practices, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams
Provide statistical expertise to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., presentation/publication, Marketing, Health Economics &Reimbursement)
Other incidental duties
Education and Experience:
Ph.D. or equivalent in in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with previous analytical experience in clinical trials with skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Sr Manager Required OR
Master's Degree or equivalent in in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with previous analytical experience in clinical trials with skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Sr Manager Required
Additional Skills:
Proficiency in statistical programming language such as SAS and/or R required
Proven successful project management leadership skills
Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork
Expert understanding of clinical trial design while identifying applications of functional knowledge and methodologies to resolve complex problems
Expert understanding of related aspects of biostatistics processes and/or systems
Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
Serves as core partner to senior leaders in Business Units, Functional Groups, and Regions
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company
Conduct business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives
Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers; interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
Provide leadership and direction to large cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions
Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
Support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
The base pay range for this position is $203,000 to $288,000(highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., geographic location, qualifications, education, prior experience).
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.
For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster
Disability accommodation for employment applicants
Edwards E-Verify
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Pay Transparency Notice
Please Note :
chrismaxcer.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, chrismaxcer.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.