Head of Statistical Innovation (US - Atlanta)

UCB
Atlanta, GA
Head of Statistical Innovation (US - Atlanta)Overview

This is a critical enterprise-level leadership role that will shape the future of drug development by driving innovation in statistical design, analysis, and interpretation across all phases of research and development, from early discovery to post-market surveillance. The Head of Statistical Innovation will be responsible for fostering a culture of statistical excellence, influencing strategic decision-making, and ensuring the robust application of cutting-edge quantitative methods to address complex scientific questions.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
Reporting

You will report to the Head of Advanced Methods & Data Science.

What You’ll Do
  • Establish and maintain a positive image for UCB statistics worldwide through collaborations, scholarship and professional networking
  • Create a vision and mission for Statistical Innovation and Consultancy within UCB and champion its visibility both internally and externally with the academic, regulatory and scientific community to influence policies and state-of-the-art statistical thinking related to drug development.
  • Provide statistical advice and guidance to the UCB statistical leadership and Senior Management to enable optimal decisions in development, marketing, and lifecycle support of UCB products.
  • Provides strategic counsel to senior executives on quantitative innovation, analytics and opportunity/impact in program strategy/design, mitigations and innovation-enabled excellence with modern analytics and digital business transformation
  • Lead development and championing techniques based on state-of-the-art statistical research and seek creative solutions through collaborations and interactions with other experts for drug development problems.
  • Provide, together with UCB statistical leaders, statistical thought leadership for establishing high-quality, regulatory-compliant statistical approaches to provide well-trained statistical staff at all sites.
Qualifications
  • D. required
  • Several years pharmaceutical industry experience with proven successful track record in biopharmaceutical development.
  • Experience successfully building and managing international teams in the field of statistical sciences
  • Proven track record of successful internal and external stakeholder engagement
  • Inspirational leader, able to develop and communicate a vision for the Practice across cultures and geographies
  • Change agent, driving change and innovation to maximize patient value creation
  • Strong publication track record

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About Us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected] for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Seniority level
  • Executive
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Product Management, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development
Industries
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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Posted 2025-09-05

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