Lead Statistician in Reading

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all, Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Bayer is an organisation where decisions are made together and where innovation cycles are in 90 day sprints. Our operating model (Dynamic Shared Ownership (we call it DSO)) is a reimagined way of operating a multinational company which moves at speed and scale with the goal of delivering on our vision. Being part of #TeamBayer means that you are part of our vision and of our future – delivering to our farmers, patients, and consumers.

Purpose

A Lead Statistician builds and leads teams of statisticians and representatives from other functions and ensures the use of appropriate and efficient statistical analysis methods during development, submission and/or life-cycle management of Bayer products according to applicable global and regional standards, procedures and regulatory guidelines and represents projects to line management and governance boards.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Takes the statistical lead for a project in the represented Statistics Sub-Cluster, for example, in the role of a Project Statistician.
• Leads virtual teams of statisticians and/or representatives from other functions.
• Contributes to the development and evolution of project standards.
• Provides statistical and methodological consultation and contributes to multi-disciplinary teams within or across companies.
• Responds to inquiries from health authorities and other internal or external partners.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory and methodological issues and ensures implementation of these in the respective teams.
• Influences decision making processes during drug development and/or life-cycle management by use of appropriate statistical methodology (e.g. simulations, meta-analyses or modeling approaches).
• Develops and implements innovative statistical methodology for the respective field of responsibility, if appropriate in cooperation with academic experts.

Qualifications and Skills

• PhD or MS in Biostatistics, Statistics or Mathematics.
• Solid experience as statistician with significant time spent in the Pharma, Biotech, or similar sector.
• Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry including understanding of clinical drug development process and/or life‑cycle management and associated documents and regulations.
• Experience in leading teams.
• Embrace and role model the VACC (Visionary/Architect/Catalyst/Coach) behaviours in leadership, as well as mentoring/coaching capabilities across diverse cultural environments.
• Experience in multiple fields relevant for his/her statistics sub‑function.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good knowledge of statistical programming languages (including SAS and/or R).
• Fluency in English.

Your Application

“Be You” at Bayer where you have the opportunity to be part of our culture influencing Health for all and Hunger for none. We value our employees and believe that rewarding your contributions is essential to our shared vision. Discover the exceptional benefits awaiting you as a valued member of #Teambayer.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary you can expect: Min £70,000 – max £85,000 pa depending on experience. Salary reviews take place annually in April.
• Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual company bonus.
• Individual bonus can also be granted for top Talent.
• Impact Mobility Allowance / Company Car Benefit.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance.
• Wellness programs and support.
• Employee discount scheme.
• International career possibilities.
• Flexible and Hybrid working.
• Help with home office equipment.
• Volunteering days.
• Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment. The best possible work-life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support flexible hybrid working model.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity/expression, family status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We continue to progressively embrace and adopt actions to advance our Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) commitments and aspirations, #ForBetter. Bayer is committed to providing access and support for all individuals with disabilities and/or long term conditions - during the application process and beyond. Let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply please contact HROP_UK@bayer.com.

Location: United Kingdom : Berkshire : Reading

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 863256