PThe Associate Director (AD), Biostatistics, leads the full scope of statistical contribution to a clinical development program. The AD provides statistical strategies for the clinical trials and regulatory submissions, and is accountable for the statistical deliverables within the program. /ppbr/1 Lead full scope of Biostatistics conduct for the responsible program within a therapeutic area. Define statistical strategy and ensure appropriate statistical methodologies applied to study design and data analysis for clinical trials and regulatory submissionsbr/2 Influence and contribute to clinical development plans, collaborate with cross-functional team for governance reviews. Lead statistical strategy for planning and study execution (member of Study Executive Team, Clinical Development Team) and quantitative evaluation to clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and related documents.br/3 Provide statistical thought partnership for innovative study design and clinical development plans, including Go-No Go criteria and probability of technical success calculations.br/4 Provide for project-wide planning of analyses; quality and timely delivery of interim and final results, including integrated analyses for submissions.br/5 Represent Biostatistics in interactions with regulatory authorities (eg, FDA, EMA, PMDA)br/6 Be responsible for interpreting analysis results and ensuring reporting accuracy in study reports and regulatory documents.br/7 Manage outsourcing operations or work with internal statistical programmers within the responsible program. Ensure timeliness and quality of deliverables by CRO/FSP.br/8 Support or lead improvement initiatives within the department, organization and/or pharma industry.br/9 Prepare abstracts, posters, oral presentations and written reports to effectively communicate results of clinical programs and studies to internal and external stakeholders and colleagues with varying levels of clinical research knowledge.br/ /ppbQualifications /b /pp-Education: PhD or MS in Biostatistics, Statistics or related fieldbr/-PhD with 8 years of experience or MS with 11 years of experience in drug developmentbr/-Experience providing statistical leadership at compound/indication levelbr/-Demonstrated statistical expertise and leadership in facilitating and optimizing the (pre/early/full-) clinical development strategybr/-Solid experience in applications of advanced statistical methodologiesbr/-Leading roles in regulatory submissionsbr/-Experience in interactions with major regulatory authorities preferredbr/-Experience with CROs (either managing a CRO, or having worked in a CRO) or managing internal deliveries preferredbr/-Track record of innovation preferred /ppbr/bCompetencies /b /pp-Familiarity with regulatory guidance and interactionsbr/-Broad knowledge of clinical development and processesbr/-Ability to collaboratively work and provide leadership in matrix environmentbr/-Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written in English)br/-Good working knowledge of SAS and/or Rbr/-Expertise in a range of statistical methodologiesbr/-Demonstrated use of innovative / creative methodology for analysis of clinical databr/-Familiarity with relevant regulatory guidance documentsbr/-Expertise in CDISC, statistical programming, and/or data standards /ppThe role can be based in Zurich (Switzerland), King of Prussia (USA), Waltham (USA) or Maidenhead (UK). /ppThis role requires on-site presence three days per week. /pppbbAbout CSL Vifor /b /b /p /ppCSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative, leading therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision healthcare, aiming to help patients around the world lead better, healthier lives. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, CSL Vifor also includes the joint company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (with Fresenius Medical Care). The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries. /ppTo learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit and CSL Plasma at. /ppbOur Benefits /b /p