Senior Manager, Statistics

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: West Babylon
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionAbout the role:Join Takeda as a Senior Manager, Statistics, Neuroscience where you will independently represent Data Science function on projects leading data strategies related to diseases, assets or other areas of interest in Takeda's ecosystem. You will also lead project delivery directly related to global project teams or other functions. As part of the Data Sciences Institute (DSI), you will report to Director, Statistics. Partner with colleagues from many functions that span R&D (e.g., pharmacology, chemistry, imaging, translational sciences, computational biology, experimental medicine) to Commercial (patient services, sales and marketing, medical information).Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven, top 10 biopharmaceutical leader committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our Data Sciences Institute (DSI) is made up of more than 250 quantitative scientists who harness the insight of data and digital to speed the development of innovative treatments to patients. These scientists (from statistics, programming, outcomes research and epidemiology, quantitative clinical pharmacology, digital strategy, library sciences and data architecture/governance) bring their expertise to our global program teams and re-imagine our disciplines. They work with novel data streams, including real-world data and digital tools, and apply advanced analytics including artificial intelligence and automation.As part of DSI, the Statistics and Quantitative Sciences (SQS) at Takeda is looking to add individuals to our team that are team oriented, collaborative, understanding of the statistical programming function, exceptional leaders and innovators. SQS aspires to bring safe and effective medications to the patients with our quantitative skills. We design efficient trials, contribute to clinical development strategies, perform high quality statistical analyses, and pursue operational excellence.To attract and retain the very best talent, we in Takeda SQS are open to flexible or remote working for some roles. Such roles will have a connection to a Takeda R&D center.How you will contribute:

• Work independently and prioritize delivery for projects and with vendors
• Drive and influence project teams towards seamless delivery while allowing and making decisions
• Contribute to asset level strategies to find and address delivery risks
• Have internal and external presence on delivery risks and enabling risk mitigation actions
• Can implement process and best practice changes through delivery risks
• Play a leadership role in the development and review of data science projects and their respective strategies, spanning spontaneous data exploration in individual data sources to designed and planned studies requiring the synthesis of many data archetypes.
• Perform beginning-to-end data analyses, from data strategy to objective formulation, to data exploration and insights, to hypotheses formulation, experimental design, writing analysis plans, data cleaning and curation, executing analysis, to interpretation and preparing reports with documentation.
• Develop and support optimal data handling and data provenance practices utilizing reproducible, interpretable data research approaches.
• Strengthen Takeda's advanced analytics toolkit by identifying and applying emerging innovative techniques, as well as by advancing the state of the art and developing novel analysis tools as needed.
• Collaborate within a matrix environment with business leaders and scientists to identify and develop appropriate goals for data science work (for example identifying sensitive and endpoints for segmenting patient population, tracking disease progression, quantifying quality of life).
• Provide expertise in concepts related to data acquisition and ingestion working with Data Architecture and IT. Understand respective systems security and provide support for data transparency, disclosure, and governance.
• Strategically connect with Takeda enterprise projects related to the Digital Advisory Board and the Global Data Council.
• Work closely with Takeda statisticians and other quantitative experts to ensure statistical issues in data analysis are addressed as needed.
• Anticipate and communicate internal and external resource and quality issues that may impact deliverables or timelines of the program. Propose and implement solutions. Escalate issues to management as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Increase the internal impact of Takeda's data science work by identifying opportunities across therapeutic or disease areas and business units.
• Increase the external recognition of Takeda's data science work by participating in conferences, publishing work and developing external collaborationsMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • PhD (degree in statistics/biostatistics or in other sciences (requirement of Data Science / Quantitative Science: Biostatistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics) with -3+ years experience in statistical/quantitative statistical environment
  • MS (degree in statistics/biostatistics or in other sciences (requirement of Data Science / Quantitative Science: Biostatistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics) with -6+ years experience
    • Experience of clinical study designs, analysis methodology and data interpretation.
    • Experience of pharmaceutical industry, overall drug development process with expertise in the interfaces with the Statistics function.
    • Experience of FDA and ICH regulations and industry standards applicable to the design, analysis of clinical trials and regulatory submissions.What Takeda can offer you:
      • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
      • Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
      • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
      • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
      • Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
      • Family Planning Support
      • Flexible Work Paths
      • Tuition reimbursementMore about us:At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.Base Salary Range: $130,000 to $186,000, based on candidate professional experience level. - Employees may also be eligible for Short Term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off. - - -EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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