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Associate Director – Biostatistics

10+ years years
not specified
10 Sept. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Master’s (M.S.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Statistics / Biostatistics Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Director – Biostatistics

📍 Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
🗂️ Category: Research & Development
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Regular
🆔 Job ID: R-91133


🏢 About Lilly

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to improve lives globally. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are a global healthcare leader with over 39,000 employees worldwide. Lilly Capability Center India (LCCI) plays a vital role in our mission, leveraging global talent to deliver medicines to patients faster.

We value integrity, excellence, and inclusion — and we’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.


🎯 Role Purpose

The Associate Director – Biostatistics is responsible for leading and building statistical science capabilities within the Statistics, Data & Analytics organization at Lilly Bengaluru. This includes:

  • Delivering high-quality portfolio outputs

  • Developing technical and leadership talent

  • Implementing innovative approaches to data analytics and advanced statistical methodologies

  • Managing resources, budget, staffing, and performance


🔑 Primary Responsibilities

📌 Portfolio Delivery & Strategy

  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver clinical portfolio outcomes on-time and with high quality.

  • Develop therapeutic area expertise to inform scientific decisions.

  • Ensure resource planning, forecasting, and budget management.

  • Oversee project prioritization and resolution of scope/resource issues.

  • Collaborate globally to drive data execution strategies.

  • Monitor and report portfolio metrics and support strategic decision-making.

📈 Statistical and Analytical Capabilities Development

  • Build and maintain advanced statistical capabilities and expertise.

  • Oversee hands-on statistical support from direct reports.

  • Promote scientific excellence in therapeutic and environmental knowledge.

  • Innovate in the use of data science and advanced analytics for drug development.

🌍 Enterprise Leadership

  • Represent the Biostatistics function at internal and external forums.

  • Stay informed about global regulatory requirements (US, EU, Japan, China).

  • Be an external thought leader in statistics, influencing industry practices.

  • Drive compliance, process improvement, and shared learning.

  • Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

👥 People Management & Development

  • Recruit, coach, and mentor top statistical talent.

  • Build and lead high-performing teams that deliver excellence in clinical data support.

  • Support leadership development and provide technical guidance.

  • Create an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation.

  • Develop staff in areas including drug development, project management, and cross-functional leadership.


🎓 Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s (M.S.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Statistics / Biostatistics

  • 10+ years of industry experience in biostatistics

  • Broad knowledge of the drug development lifecycle, regulatory expectations, and statistical methodologies


Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven people management and leadership experience

  • Strong project management and resource planning capabilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to influence across teams and drive innovation

  • High level of computational and statistical proficiency

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges


Accessibility & Inclusion

Lilly is committed to providing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application process, please complete our Workplace Accommodation Request Form.


🌍 Equal Opportunity Employer

Lilly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on:

  • Age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression

  • National origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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