Executive Director, Head of Biometrics

Executive Director, Head of Biometrics

About the Company

Respected biopharmaceutical company

Industry
Biotechnology

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director, Head of Biometrics to lead and shape the biometrics function with a strategic and hands-on approach. The successful candidate will be the senior-most biometrics leader, responsible for defining and executing the biometrics strategy across the portfolio, delivering high-quality statistical outputs for clinical development and global regulatory submissions, and establishing scalable infrastructure and processes. This role requires a deep expertise in clinical trial methodology, advanced statistical techniques, and a strong background in supporting regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities. The individual will also be accountable for leading a team, managing departmental budgets, and ensuring data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Applicants must have an advanced degree in a relevant field, with a PhD preferred, and at least 15 years of experience in biometrics within the pharma or biotech industry. Technical expertise in CDISC standards, SAS and/or R programming, and experience with adaptive designs and advanced statistical analyses is essential. The role demands a strategic, hands-on leader with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, comfortable in a lean, fast-paced environment, and have a high ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and capability building. Success in this role will be measured by the establishment of a scalable biometrics strategy, consistent high-quality outputs, and the ability to improve timeline predictability and support future pipeline growth.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Data Management/Analytics