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Associate Director, Biostatistics

Sun Pharma
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, Gurugram, Remote, India, India
8 May 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Associate Director – Biostatistics

Location

Gurgaon, India (Remote/Hybrid)

Department

Global Clinical Development – R&D

Company

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd


Role Overview

The Associate Director – Biostatistics is a senior scientific leadership role responsible for designing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical trial data for global regulatory submissions. The role leads statistical strategy across multiple studies and ensures scientific, regulatory, and methodological rigor in clinical development programs.


Key Responsibilities

1. Study Leadership & Statistical Strategy

  • Serve as lead study biostatistician across multiple clinical trials

  • Design statistical methodologies for clinical development programs

  • Ensure alignment of statistical plans with study and regulatory objectives


2. Statistical Documentation

  • Author Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

  • Develop TLF shells (Tables, Listings, Figures specifications)

  • Review statistical documentation for accuracy and consistency


3. Clinical Data Analysis & Execution

  • Oversee development of ADaM datasets and TLFs

  • Plan and execute statistical analyses for clinical trials

  • Ensure high-quality deliverables for study reporting and submissions


4. Regulatory Submission Support

  • Provide statistical input for:

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

    • NDA / BLA / eCTD submissions

  • Support Health Authority responses and queries

  • Contribute to regulatory inspection readiness


5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with Clinical, Regulatory, Programming, and Data Science teams

  • Participate in cross-functional study and project meetings

  • Provide statistical consultation across development programs


6. Advanced Statistical Methodology

  • Contribute to innovative statistical methods and trial design

  • Perform simulation studies for design optimization

  • Support exploratory and post-hoc analyses


7. Publications & Scientific Communication

  • Support publications, posters, and scientific presentations

  • Ensure statistical integrity of scientific outputs

  • Present statistical findings in internal and external forums


8. Quality, Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, GxP, and regulatory standards

  • Contribute to SOP development and process improvements

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and practices


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in:

    • Biostatistics

    • Statistics

    • Or related quantitative discipline


Experience

  • Ph.D.: 10+ years industry experience

  • M.S.: 15+ years industry experience

  • Experience in pharmaceutical R&D or clinical development required


Key Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in clinical trial statistics (Phase I–IV)

  • Proficiency in SAS and R

  • Experience in CDISC standards (ADaM preferred)

  • Experience with NDA / BLA / eCTD submissions

  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines)

  • Experience in oncology or dermatology (preferred advantage)


Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and scientific decision-making ability

  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Ability to manage multiple complex global studies

  • Strong attention to scientific and regulatory detail

  • High accountability and results orientation

  • Strategic and innovative thinking


Core Function

This role ensures scientifically robust statistical leadership for clinical trials, supporting global regulatory approvals and drug development decisions.


About the Company

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is a leading global pharmaceutical company engaged in innovative and generic drug development, with strong expertise in clinical research, biostatistics, and global regulatory submissions.