Director, Biostatistics Jobs

Explore Director, Biostatistics opportunities on Ladders, a career platform focused on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Biostatistics guide the statistical strategy behind clinical research and other data-driven programs, helping organizations turn complex evidence into sound decisions.

What Does a Director of Biostatistics Do?

Directors lead biostatistics teams and provide strategic oversight across research programs. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include shaping study design, developing statistical analysis plans, overseeing data analysis, interpreting results, and communicating findings to scientific, medical, regulatory, and business stakeholders. In life sciences, they may support clinical development from early research through late-stage trials and regulatory submissions.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive biostatistics experience, strong statistical and analytical judgment, and a record of leading projects or teams. Relevant expertise may include clinical trial methodology, statistical programming, data interpretation, and applicable regulatory standards. Clear communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to guide decisions with evidence are also important. Requirements vary by employer and role.

Explore Senior Biostatistics Opportunities

Find Director, Biostatistics jobs across organizations seeking experienced leaders in research, healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Browse opportunities on Ladders to identify roles that align with your expertise, leadership experience, and career goals.

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$185K - $344K *

Transform clinical pharmacology by leading AI-driven strategies that enhance drug development. Collaborate across disciplines to integrate innovative solutions, ensuring effective project execution an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $305K *

Champion the global CMC regulatory strategy for a pivotal HCM program, ensuring compliance from Phase 3 through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust regulatory processes and...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading a team in developing and optimizing downstream purification processes for recombinant proteins, ensuring successful transfer to manufacturing while driving innovation an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $305K *

Lead the global CMC regulatory strategy for a pivotal HCM program, ensuring compliance from Phase 3 through launch and lifecycle management. Drive the development of CMC data packages and regulatory p...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Transform global regulatory dossier preparation for biologics by leading cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant submissions. Drive strategic alignment with clinical development and e...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $168K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical studies from planning to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of study objectives while managin...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Advance the Master of Science in Anesthesia program by leading didactic education, developing curriculum, and enhancing faculty teaching effectiveness while ensuring compliance with academic standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cancer diagnostics through innovative statistical analysis and collaboration. Contribute to study designs, regulatory submissions, and impactful research in a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading clinical laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, quality control, and staff development while collaborating with hospital leadership to enhance patient care and de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $200K *

Transform corporate research partnerships by developing strategies that align industry needs with academic expertise, fostering collaborations that drive innovation and secure funding for groundbreaki...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading corporate research partnerships that drive innovation and collaboration. In this strategic role, you'll engage with industry leaders, foster transformative alliances, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Manage stability strategies for products throughout their lifecycle. Lead complex investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cross-functional initiatives while analyzing stability data to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Drive the design and deployment of AI solutions in Neuroscience R&D, translating research needs into scalable tools. Lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance scientific discovery and ensure responsible...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead the charge in developing AI solutions for Neuroscience R&D, translating research needs into scalable tools. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance scientific discovery and drive meas...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead the charge in developing AI solutions for Neuroscience R&D, translating research needs into scalable tools. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance scientific discovery and drive meas...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead the design and deployment of AI solutions for Neuroscience R&D, translating research needs into scalable tools. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration, establish evaluation practices, and ensure s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions for Neuroscience R&D, leading cross-functional teams to develop scalable tools that enhance scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes through advanced data int...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development and manage global lab relationships, ensuring strategic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific operations within a dynamic team, driving global lab relationships and supporting complex clinical studies. Collaborate across functions to ensure strategic, op...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $199K *

Lead the charge in managing CMC activities across development programs, ensuring alignment and execution from preclinical to commercialization. Drive timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $234K *

Grow your career with us as you support risk management practices, assess technology and cybersecurity risks, and enhance governance reporting in a dynamic, regulated environment. Collaborate cross-fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of protein sciences by leading strategic initiatives that enhance discovery programs and deliver high-quality protein reagents. Drive innovation and optimize resources to maximize imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $209K *

Explore innovative technology solutions as you define and govern enterprise architecture for Commercial & Medical domains, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory compliance while dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $393K *

Join a team that drives innovation in clinical research, leading cross-functional strategies and providing expert medical guidance. You'll mentor staff, collaborate with stakeholders, and oversee the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $224K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical and business systems, ensuring strategic alignment and effective management of information technology within a behavioral health care setting. Drive innovation a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Biostatistics do?question toggle

    A Director of Biostatistics leads statistical strategy and teams, overseeing work such as study design, analysis planning, interpretation of results, and communication of evidence. Specific responsibilities vary by organization and industry.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director, Biostatistics jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial biostatistics experience, advanced analytical expertise, and leadership ability. Roles may also call for knowledge of clinical research, statistical programming, regulatory standards, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Where do Directors of Biostatistics work?question toggle

    Directors of Biostatistics may work in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, clinical research, academic, or other data-intensive organizations. The scope of the role depends on the employer and its research programs.

  • How can I find Director, Biostatistics jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Director, Biostatistics listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.