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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 67% of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
- high 2 stale, 0 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 4 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Associate Director, Biostatistics at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals will lead statistical efforts for clinical studies, providing strategic and operational guidance in study design, data analysis, and regulatory submissions. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific rigor and compliance, while also overseeing external vendors and promoting innovative statistical methodologies. The position is hybrid, based in Basel, Switzerland.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- PhD in Biostatistics/Statistics or related areas with a minimum of 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies for the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical studies
- Knowledge of linear and generalized linear models, including repeated measures analyses, mixed effects models, categorical data analysis, and time-to-event data
- Strong knowledge of statistical analysis software, including SAS and R
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have
- Experience with adaptive clinical trial designs, estimands, missing data methodologies, simulations and Bayesian methods
- Knowledge of FDA and ICH guidelines, CDISC standards and implementation guides, 21 CFR Part 11, and familiarity with EMA/CHMP regulations and guidelines
- Experience interacting with FDA and/or other regulatory agencies
- Experience supporting regulatory submission
- Familiarity with version control and collaborative development tools (e.g., Git/GitLab) and AI-assisted analytical workflows
Worth weighing
- The role requires extensive experience and advanced statistical knowledge, which may be challenging for less experienced candidates.
- The position is hybrid, which may not suit candidates looking for fully remote opportunities.
- No specific salary or benefits are mentioned in the posting.
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