Statistical Programming (Senior Director – Executive Director) - Merus

At Merus, we are advancing leading-edge, targeted treatments using our pioneering multispecific antibody generating technologies, Multiclonics®, to address the unmet needs of patients with various types of cancer. Working at Merus gives you the opportunity to contribute to our mission of closing in on cancer. We care deeply about improving patients’ lives. This is why we are committed to getting this right, with a global and diverse team of highly qualified professionals. We have bold aspirations because the need is great, and the patients are waiting. Join us and make an impact. 

 

This role is US based.

 

You will be working in our Clinical Development department, providing strategic direction, team development and technical leadership. You will report to the Vice President Biometrics.

As the Executive Director, Statistical Programming, you will provide leadership and line management to Statistical Programming function, establish standards for statistical reporting, support resourcing, develop and maintain processes. Furthermore, your day-to-day tasks will include:

•      Provide leadership and line management to Statistical Programming function, ensuring focus on business priorities and Merus’ values.

•      Ensure quality and timeliness of statistical analysis, reporting, and regulatory submission deliverables.

•      Demonstrate strong technical expertise to promote best practices related programming environments, technology and programming skillsets.

•      Establish and monitor effective and efficient resource sharing.

•      Maintain strategy for capability and skill development to meet current and future requirements.

•      Establish outsourcing strategies and execution of such strategies in support of business and financial objectives with accountability for functional budget.

•      Maintain an environment to foster creativity and transparency, and a framework for continuous improvement.

•      Drive standardization and innovation to ensure future fitness of the organization.

Required experience and skills:

-          Advanced degree preferred. 15+ years of relevant work experience in biopharmaceutical industry and at least 5 years of experience managing a team.

-          Track record of leading and overseeing global regulatory submissions in oncology.

-          Superior knowledge and prior experience in setting strategy around the development of efficient analysis and reporting deliverables.

-          Solid experience with reporting proceses, regulatory requirements, and software development life cycle.

-          Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and ability to work within cross-functional teams.

-          Strong project management skills.

-          Strong communication skills with ability to align the company on complex technical decisions.

-          Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential.

We offer an exciting opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the biotech industry. As part of Merus, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with an exceptional international team of people who are passionate about what they do. To top it off, we offer a highly competitive total rewards package (benefits and compensation), training that is tailored to your individual development, and career opportunities that match your ambitions. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to help us close in on cancer – everything you do matters at Merus.