Quintiles is the only fully integrated BioPharmaceutical services company offering clinical, commercial, consulting and capital solutions worldwide. The Quintiles network of 23,000 engaged professionals in more than 50 countries around the globe works with an unwavering commitment to patients, safety and ethics. Quintiles helps biopharmaceutical companies navigate risk and seize opportunities in an environment where change is constant. For more information, please visit www.quintiles.com. Various compensation and benefits programs are available depending on position, years of experience and geographic location. Many of the benefits of working with Quintiles go beyond financial re-numeration and include job related training, company recreational events, and community support activities.

Quintiles is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

The Clinical Development Services division of Quintiles has more depth of therapeutic expertise and a broader range of services than any other service provider. We conduct both US and Global trials in all therapeutic areas.  In fact, Quintiles conducts more clinical trials than anyone else in the world.  Become involved in work that improves the quality of life for people around the globe.  Let your career soar! We are seeking a Sr. Director, Biostatistics  to head our Biostatistics department in RTP, NC.
 
The Senior Director will serve as site head of the local Biostatistics department ensuring that target productivity (FTE, utilization, and output) levels are met. Manage an assigned group of high level staff/management from the Biostatistics and Statistical Programming sections. Manage direct personnel reports typically consisting of Manager to Director level staff from each function. Play major role in sales meetings and oversees departmental proposal preparation. Monitor budget and scope of within office projects and takes action necessary to maximize realization. Ensure that departmental staff contribute to intra- and interdepartmental process improvement to achieve "best practices". Ensure that Biostatistics is working as efficiently and effectively as possible with other departments. Ensure that appropriate levels of professional development and training are provided to staff. Serve as a biostatistical resource for the department, ensuring scientific integrity in the application of statistical methodology to clinical trials. Provide statistical direction, technical oversight, or consultancy for major projects or on projects involving particularly complex statistical analyses. Represent clients at FDA meetings, FDA advisory boards, or other scientific meetings as required. Fulfill a global role such as an executive client sponsor or working party lead.
 
 

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in a CRO/Pharmaceutical  company's Biostatistics Department including previous experience managing staff. 
  
  
• 3+ years in CRO environment is desirable. 
  
  
• Masters or PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics or related field.
  
  
• Familiarity with most complex statistical methods that apply to Phase I-IV clinical trials
  
  
• Strong written, oral communication and presentation  skills with excellent interpersonal skills
  
  
• Previous experience managing Department budget/financial tracking and Sales/proposal experience is desirable
  
  
  
• Excellent problem solving skills in highly complex situations
  
  
  
• Good negotiating skills
  
  
  
• Excellent judgment/decision making
  
  
  
• Leadership and line management skills with a balanced management approach which promotes collaboration and teamwork.
  
  
  
• Management style that delegates to and empowers employees
  
  
  
• Demonstrated success of operation within senior/executive management teams and ability to represent site/department needs and issues to senior/executive management team.
  
  
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
  
  
  
  
• Interest in process improvement activities