Principal Statistician, Monheim, Germany

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Principal Statistician who is collaborative, influential, and innovation-minded to join us in our Biometrics and Data Science team, based in our Raleigh, NC, Slough, UK or Monheim, Germany.

This is a hybrid position and requires employees to be in the office 40% of the time. This is not a remote role.

About the role

In this global role, you'll be a key contributor to one or more compound indications (or early development compounds) for Statistics, reporting to a (Senior) Project Lead Statistician or Senior Principal Statistician (or East Asia Lead, if applicable). You will help shape development strategy and drive the direction for quantitative analytics, innovation, and reporting, while ensuring quality-by-design and first time-right delivery of Biometrics and Data Science deliverables across programs.

What you'll do

• Provide statistical leadership at indication/compound level across development stages
• Translate strategy into tactical plans, operations, and quality delivery
• Partner with leaders on development and regulatory strategy and design
• Be accountable for biometrics deliverables supporting project decision making
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation of the statistics operating model
• Represent Biometrics/Statistics internally and externally to enhance reputation

Who you'll work with

• Biometrics and Data Science colleagues across statistics and programming
• Cross-functional indication (or compound) teams across Development and Regulatory
• Statistical Innovation partners to bring modern analytics and digital solutions
• Internal and external stakeholders, including health authorities as needed

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Minimum of 6 years pharma industry experience (4 years with PhD).

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD (preferred) in Statistics/Biostatistics (or equivalent)

• Clinical trial design, analysis, and reporting experience in relevant phases
• Proficient in statistical programming (e.g., SAS or R) and simulation tools
• Strong stakeholder skills; explain complex quantitative concepts to non-experts
• Knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM); submission experience

Are you ready to 'go beyond' to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?
At UCB, we don't just complete tasks, we create value. We aren't afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We 'go beyond' to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that's on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we've embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.