Principal Clinical Data Scientist - Focus on Statistics

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Data science techniques, Design, Finance, Management, Statistics, Teamwork

Job Description

• Lead and oversee designing, transforming, analyzing and reporting complex phase I-IV clinical trials or projects with established BI experience and supporting complex international R&D projects.
• Lead and oversee for designing, transforming, analyzing and reporting of other data from research and development like registries and real-world data bases with respect to a specific use case or project/asset.
• Keep abreast of data science within and outside BI. Turn derived insights into new data science approaches relevant for clinical development, registration, and marketing of drugs.
• Present compelling validated stories regarding complex data science aspects to BDS colleagues and other professionals within and outside of BI.
• Ensure data transformation and analysis specifications to ensure completeness, correctness and adherence to department guidelines and SOPs as well as to applicable GxP requirements.
• Guide and/or lead other colleagues, internal and external customer and external providers on data science related tasks.
• Participate in cross-functional BI internal working-groups or lead cross-functional human pharma internal working-groups and drive/plan relevant data science aspects. Participate in external working groups.
• If applicable, supports the clinical drug development process as a BDS Product Owner up to the level of substance/assets.
• Ensures cross-functional and team-based working within BDS and with other units at BI. Fulfils tasks of other functions as needed and possible. Contributes to cross-functional- and team-based thinking.
• Support fostering innovative digital approaches to produce sophisticated, intelligent optimization solutions, innovative processes and predictive models.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) from an accredited institution in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field (Psychology, Data Science, Finance, etc.), with a minimum seven (7) years of data science experience; Or
• Master of Science (MSc) from an accredited institution in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field (Psychology, Data Science, Finance, etc.), with six (6) years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, regulatory authorities or academic institutions; Or
• Doctoral Degree (PhD) from an accredited institution in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field (Psychology, Data Science, Finance, etc.), with three (3) years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, regulatory authorities or academic institutions.
• Working experience might be partially compensated by broad and deep topic-specific knowledge.
• Broad knowledge and advanced experience in software languages relevant for business needs.

• Broad knowledge and advanced experience in understanding of clinical trial development process required.
• Advanced project lead experience required.
• Understanding and applying key of principles of data science.
• In-depth understanding of advanced statistical concepts related to Data Science.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge in planning, transforming, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data in complex clinical trials, in projects with established BI experience or data from other sources in clinical research and development.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical methodology, design of clinical trials or clinical experiments, basic medical terminology and on processing clinical trial information.
• Advanced working knowledge of broad variety of aspects of relevant software languages.
• Mindful of local, global, internal and external cultures to ensure that messages are received positively and effectively.
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings.
• Ability to develop and deliver training related to data science topics.
• Evidence of strong teamwork, also in global and remote context.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people, internally and externally (e.g. CROs, experts, management).
• Ability to pro-actively identify issues and solutions and to interact with internal and external bodies on routine data science issues.
• Language skills: English: fluent (Read/Write/Speak).
• Know, understand, and implement:
• International regulations and guidelines for good clinical and statistical practice from all ICH regions,
• The various international guidelines on clinical development, including statistical methodology, for TA-related disease areas, and
• BI processes and SOPs that govern clinical development in particular with respect to strategic areas (e.g. Clinical Development Plan).

Compensation

This position offers a base salary typically between $135,000 and $232,000.  There is opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience and or skills.  The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements.  For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Our Company

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities.

Want to learn more? visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com