Director of Biostatistics Jobs

Explore Director of Biostatistics opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Biostatistics guide statistical strategy and teams that turn complex research data into reliable evidence for healthcare and life science decisions.

What Does a Director of Biostatistics Do?

A Director of Biostatistics leads biostatistical planning and execution across clinical development, research, or related programs. Responsibilities may include designing statistical approaches for studies, overseeing analysis plans and data interpretation, ensuring the quality and integrity of results, and communicating findings to scientific, regulatory, and business stakeholders. The role often includes hiring, mentoring, and managing statisticians and collaborating with clinical, data management, regulatory, and medical teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for advanced expertise in biostatistics, clinical trial design, statistical methods, and data analysis, along with a record of leading teams and programs. Depending on the position, useful experience may include regulatory submissions, programming and statistical software, interpreting clinical data, and presenting complex findings clearly. Strong judgment, communication, and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director of Biostatistics roles are found across pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device organizations, contract research organizations, and healthcare research institutions. Job scope varies by employer: some directors lead a therapeutic area or clinical program, while others oversee department-wide methods, standards, and operations. Search current openings to compare responsibilities, work arrangements, and compensation.

Find Director of Biostatistics Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse Director of Biostatistics jobs to discover leadership roles aligned with your experience, whether you specialize in clinical development, statistical methodology, or team management.

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$212K - $287K *

Drive innovation by leading complex late-phase clinical development programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design trials, ensure quality analysis, and support regulatory submissions, fos...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $252K *

Transform your career by leading statistical innovation in drug development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide expert statistical guidance, ensuring high-quality analyses and regulato...

New Jersey, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $199K *

Transform clinical development with your expertise in biostatistics, leading trial design, analysis, and regulatory submissions. Drive statistical strategy and mentor a dynamic team in a fast-paced bi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $199K *

Contribute to clinical development by leading statistical strategies and methodologies for trials. Drive data analyses and regulatory submissions as you partner with cross-functional teams in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in statistical strategy for late-stage cardiovascular programs, ensuring methodological rigor and regulatory compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence trial design and de...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $213K *

Shape the future of clinical research by executing biostatistical activities, supporting study design, analyses, and regulatory submissions in a collaborative, hybrid work environment...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $290K *

Lead the charge in biostatistical strategy for clinical trials, providing expert guidance on study design, analysis, and regulatory submissions while managing vendor teams for optimal project outcomes...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$238K - $280K *

Partner with us to lead biostatistical strategies for clinical trials, ensuring high-quality statistical deliverables and regulatory compliance while collaborating cross-functionally to drive innovati...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $269K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical trial statistics to drive impactful outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee statistical analyses and ensure compliance, while effectively man...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead biostatistical support for clinical development, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and oversee statistical deliverable...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $265K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical trial data analysis, ensuring rigorous design and execution across multiple studies. Collaborate cross-functionally to support regulatory submissions and drive im...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading data management initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing collaboration across teams, and contributing to the successful execution of clini...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$222K - $255K *

Lead the biostatistical strategies that support impactful medical communication efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to provide scientific expertise, develop publication strategies, and ensure meth...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$248K - $352K *

Pioneer statistical strategy for early phase clinical trials, driving innovative design and analyses. Lead biostatistics teams, advancing translational medicine and biomarker strategies while ensuring...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $333K *

Pioneer innovative statistical methodologies to enhance clinical development. Lead cross-functional teams in advanced trial design, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards while fostering a cultu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $333K *

Innovate statistical methodologies and lead advanced clinical trial designs. Shape strategies and provide expert consultation to enhance drug development while fostering a culture of excellence and co...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $307K *

Lead the charge in biostatistics, implementing robust statistical strategies for clinical trials across all phases. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure regulatory compliance and project success w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$209K - $287K *

Join a team that leads Clinical Pharmacology strategies, driving late-stage development and regulatory interactions for transplant programs to ensure effective drug approval and lifecycle management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$298K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic statistical programming initiatives, ensuring top-quality deliverables and compliance across diverse clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional partners t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $203K *

Empower clinical innovations by leading statistical strategies in oncology trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design studies, analyze data, and support regulatory submissions, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $233K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology by leading biostatistical activities in late-stage clinical development, ensuring scientific rigor and timely deliverables while influencing program-l...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$295K - $314K *

Drive strategic biostatistical leadership for clinical development programs, overseeing statistical activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality data analysis to su...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $212K *

Champion innovative statistical methodologies in clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop analysis plans, interpret data, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $228K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality biostatistical analyses for clinical studies, ensuring scientific integrity and collaboration across teams to translate innovative science into impactful med...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading biostatistical innovation in neuroscience, providing strategic expertise to enhance clinical programs and regulatory submissions while mentoring cross-functional teams to ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Biostatistics do?question toggle

    A Director of Biostatistics leads statistical strategy and teams supporting clinical trials or other research. The work can include study design, analysis planning, interpreting results, ensuring data quality, and communicating evidence to internal and external stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director of Biostatistics jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers generally seek advanced biostatistics expertise, substantial experience in research or clinical development, and a track record of leading teams. Many roles also value knowledge of trial design, statistical software, regulatory work, and cross-functional collaboration.

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    They work in organizations such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device firms, contract research organizations, and academic or healthcare research institutions.

  • How much do Director of Biostatistics jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, scope, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for current compensation details.

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