Eisai Inc. Posted September 16, 2026

Director, Biostatistics

Remote, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.   If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

This position serves a critical role within the clinical development in that he/she will be responsible for designing clinical trial, performing data analysis, supporting regulatory interactions, overseeing CRO activities, validating TLGs and analysis datasets and coauthoring manuscripts. In addition, this position would work with statisticians on process development, internal contractor oversight, and various team management and development tasks.

Responsibilities:

Translate the strategic departmental goals into operational goals for the teams, working across different phases of studies, for one or more compound

Manage multiple/large/complex biostatic projects/ studies through operational oversight of deliverables of the team i.e  validate TLGs and analysis datasets, coauthor manuscripts, support regulatory interaction, develop/ review of study documents, statistical analysis plan, final study report etc.

Work cross-functionally with internal cross functional teams (i.e clinical, project management, data management etc.) and CROs/ vendor teams to drive strategic study design, collaboration, proactively managing risks etc.

Function as lead statistician in global registration trials and manage all related statistical activities

Understand the talent capabilities within biostatistics team and set up processes to drive development

Lead global submission activities, acting as a functional and technical expert to support submission strategy planning and regulatory communication

Drive innovative and efficient study design by developing study designs that address study objectives and support clinical development & regulatory approval

Lead the evaluation and selection of strategic/ large vendor partners while ensuring synergies and operational efficiency

Contribute to SOPs/ templates/  and working instructions related to EDC studies, FDA requests, independent validation, and general biostatistic processes

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related area with 9 years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 10+ years of relevant experience.

Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred.

Experience directing multiple complex projects from end to end as a subject matter expert for own area (immunogenicity, biomarkers, safety etc.) in Biostatistics

Strong publication record demonstrating relevant experience

Demonstrated experience in applying statistical skills across multiple areas of pharmaceutical biostatistics, with broad understanding and experience of the clinical development process

Experience building internal/ external networks and contributing as thought leader in own area

Skills:Biostatistics Skills, Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Industry/ Regulatory Knowledge, Mentoring/ People Development, Project Management, Statistical Programming Skills, Vendor Management

Eisai Salary Transparency Language:

The annual base salary range for the Director, Biostatistics is from :$205,000-$269,100. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits . Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.   Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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Job details

Seniority
Director
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Remote, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 259 comparable Director Clinical Development roles across 50 biopharma companies.

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248Currently active
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17Countries represented

Salary context

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Peer group range $0 – $392,100 (median $275,000)

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