Senior Principal Biostatistician

Application deadline:  
Location: Ballerup 2750, , Denmark 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 3968 

Are you ready to influence biostatistical aspects of strategy from early to late-stage development? Do you thrive on leading project teams and regulatory interactions at a global level? Would you like to work in a multidisciplinary, global team shaping future therapies for patients?

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology.

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years' experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicine.

Your Role

We seek a highly experienced Biostatistician to lead strategy and execution across development projects within LEO Pharma. You will function as a Biostatistics Lead, driving input to clinical development programs, designing clinical trials, mentoring colleagues, and influencing asset strategy globally. This is a front-office role, where you will be steering project decisions, and ensuring regulatory excellence.

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide and consolidate biostatistical input to clinical development programs and other key deliverables at the program level.
• Represent the department in global program teams, functional sub-teams and health authority interactions.
• Role model project leadership.
• Collaborate across disciplines on early-stage and late-stage projects, and support business development on due diligence.
• Support integration efforts involved in onboarding new assets.

Your Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical drug development
• Proven leadership experience in global project teams.
• Broad understanding of business cases and value chains.
• Driven by innovation, results, and strategic business needs.
• Solid theoretical statistical background with M.Sc. or PhD in statistics, mathematics, computing, or engineering.
• Experience in regulatory interactions (EU, US, PMDA, CMDA).
• Strong project management and communication skills, savvy negotiator.
• Ability to collaborate with people across multiple areas of expertise.
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publication.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Your New Team

Biostatistics at LEO Pharma is working in a dynamic matrix structure where we ensure robust scientific results from clinical trials, regulatory compliance, and impactful insights. Innovation is focused on adaptive trial designs and use of Bayesian methods. As part of our expanding Search & Development model, you will be at the forefront of science, strategy, and patient care - collaborating globally to deliver innovations faster and more effectively. The team consists of 10-15 biostatisticians with varied backgrounds and personalities, fostering an informal and collaborative environment. This global role offers the opportunity to work with experts across multiple disciplines and geographies.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in a global role and bring your expertise to a team of dedicated professionals, we encourage you to apply!

Contact and Application

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Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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