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Head of Biostatistics

Denmark, Søborg · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Does it excite you to provide scientific and operational leadership in biostatistics, and do you have experience leading a biostatistics function across development programs? If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities, then you could be our new colleague.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide day-to-day leadership for Biostatisticians
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Biostatistics function, including capability building
  • Shape and drive biostatistics strategy across the development value chain
  • Guide clinical development plans and evidence generation to support decision-making
  • Oversee resource planning, outsourcing strategies, and vendor oversight
  • Guide on briefing documents, responses to health authority questions and regulatory submissions
  • Act as a close partner to cross-functional Head of Department stakeholders (e.g., Medical & Science, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Safety, Data Management and Statistical Programming)

Requirements

  • Master's degree or PhD in statistics or mathematics
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience in a matrix, cross-functional environment
  • Extensive biostatistics experience, e.g. as project statistician, within the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions and interactions
  • Proficiency with statistical methodologies, tools and standards used in clinical development
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence at senior leadership level
  • High standards for quality, integrity, and compliance

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