Executive Director, Statistical Programming
Company: Daiichi Sankyo
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Title: Executive Director, Statistical
Programming Job Requisition ID: 1054 Posting Start Date: 3/6/26 At
Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives
around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of
innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and
more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies
in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune
disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global
healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of
society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for
patients, their families, and society. Job Summary This position
serves as the Global Head of the Statistical Programming Group. The
incumbent will be responsible for defining the vision and mission
of the programming group; be accountable for the quality, timeline,
and strategy of all statistical programming activities and
deliverables related to global R&D projects and regulatory
submissions; provide leadership and manage the programming group
for organization build, talent development, resource planning, and
people development; lead the development, improvement,
implementation, and maintenance of global programming processes,
standards, programing innovation technology, and programming
infrastructure; be responsible for the compliance of GxP, SOP/SOI,
and other regulations and company policies in programming practice.
Oversee and partner with IT to obtain and maintain software used by
GBDM (e.g. SAS, R, Python). Support the advancement of new
technologies (AI/ML) and new systems (e.g. Clinical Data
Repository). Prepare and support inspections related to Statistical
Programming activities and deliverables Job Description
Responsibilities Statistical Programming Management: Define the
vision and mission of the group; manage statistical programming
resources to support project needs; be accountable for the quality
of the statistical programming deliverables; be responsible for
recruiting, retaining, developing, and managing employees; be
responsible for talent development including providing guidance for
career growth and providing development opportunities for the
direct reports. Global Biostatistics & Data Management (BDM)
Strategy to Improve Drug Development: Leads the implementation of
the BDM vision and strategy, and identifies technology and
infrastructure needs and leads the development and improvement of
needed technology and infrastructure for the function to improve
harmonization and efficiency which leads to cost savings and
productivity. Initiate and lead the development or enhancement of
global programming processes and standards for statistical
programming practice. The leadership of strategic initiative and
cross-functional collaboration: Provide leadership for global
strategic and process improvement initiatives within Biostatistics
& Data Management. Ensure close collaboration with other functional
areas such as biostatistics, data management, clinical operations,
pharmacovigilance, QCP, and regulatory affairs, etc. Compliance: Be
sponsible for the compliance of GxP, SOP/SOI, and other regulations
and company policies in programming practice People & Organization
Leadership: Lead, develop, and inspire a global statistical
programmers and leader; Build a strong leadership bench and talent
pipeline through succession planning, capability development, and
performance management; Foster a culture of collaboration,
accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. Act as a
Statistical Programming Technical expert to the department and the
global BDM department. Global Biostatistics & Data Management (BDM)
Strategy to Improve Drug Development: Leads the implementation of
the BDM vision and strategy, and identifies technology and
infrastructure needs and leads the development and improvement of
needed technology and infrastructure for the function to improve
harmonization and efficiency which leads to cost savings and
productivity. Initiate and lead the development or enhancement of
global programming processes and standards for statistical
programming practice. The leadership of strategic initiative and
cross-functional collaboration: Provide leadership for global
strategic and process improvement initiatives within Biostatistics
& Data Management. Ensure close collaboration with other functional
areas such as biostatistics, data management, clinical operations,
pharmacovigilance, QCP, and regulatory affairs, etc. Represent
Statistical Programming in governance forums and senior leadership
discussions. Serve as a trusted partner to global stakeholders,
including IT, Biostatistics, Data Management and the wider Data
Sciences Community at the company. Compliance: Be responsible for
the compliance of GxP, SOP/SOI, and other regulations and company
policies in programming practice Qualifications Education
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Mathematics, Statistics or
Computer Science required Master's Degree Mathematics, Statistics
or Computer Science preferred Experience Qualifications: 12 or More
Years with MS or 15 with BS years minimum experience in
pharmaceutical industry. Extensive experience in oncology drug
development including NDA and/or BLA submission, extensive hands on
experience and knowledge in statistical programming and related
processes/standareds, extensive project management skills and
experience, people management experience are required. 6 or More
Years Experience in oncology drug development preferred 5 or More
Years of project management and people management experience;
sufficient related skills are required required Excellent Verbal
and Written Communication skills Functional and organizational
skills and knowledge Strategic thinking and business vision
Interpersonal skills Deep technical expertise and experience in R,
Python and SAS Proven track record of overseeing and knowledge of
statistical programming systems Experience leading
technical/systems initiatives for global BDM Experience leading and
managing a large global department Proven track record partnering
with Data Management and Biostatistics globally Flexible thinking;
able to pivot quickly in a highly dynamic, fast paced environment.
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic
protected by law. Salary Range: USD$266,550.00 - USD$444,250.00
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