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Senior Manager, Biostatistics

Sun Pharma
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, Gurugram, India
10 May 21, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Senior Manager – Biostatistics

Global Clinical Development

Location: Gurgaon (Remote / Hybrid)
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Business Unit: Global Clinical Development
Job Grade: Manager (Senior Manager level role)


Company Overview

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is a global pharmaceutical leader involved in drug discovery, clinical development, regulatory submissions, and commercialization across multiple therapy areas.

Key Focus Areas

  • Global clinical trials (Phase I–IV)

  • Regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA)

  • Oncology, dermatology, and specialty therapies

  • Strong focus on evidence-based development and global compliance

  • Integrated R&D and clinical development ecosystem


Job Summary

The Senior Manager – Biostatistics is responsible for leading statistical support for clinical development programs and regulatory submissions.

This role contributes to:

  • Clinical trial design and analysis

  • Statistical strategy and methodology

  • Regulatory submission readiness (NDA/BLA)

  • Cross-functional clinical development decision-making

  • Statistical consulting and exploratory analysis


Key Responsibilities

1. Study-Level Statistical Leadership

  • Act as study biostatistician for multiple clinical development programs

  • Support Phase I–IV clinical trials

  • Provide statistical leadership across study lifecycle


2. Statistical Analysis Planning

  • Author:

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • TFL (Tables, Figures, Listings) shells

    • Study statistical documents

  • Ensure alignment with study objectives and regulatory expectations


3. Data Standards & Programming Oversight

  • Review:

    • ADaM specifications

  • Oversee generation of:

    • ADaM datasets

    • TFL outputs

  • Ensure high-quality and timely statistical deliverables


4. Clinical Study Analysis & Interpretation

  • Plan and execute:

    • Primary and exploratory statistical analyses

  • Provide statistical input to:

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Regulatory submissions

  • Support interpretation of clinical trial results


5. Regulatory Support

  • Provide statistical support for:

    • Health Authority queries

    • NDA/BLA submissions

    • eCTD documentation (preferred experience)

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements


6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with:

    • Clinical Development teams

    • Data management

    • Programming teams

    • Regulatory affairs

  • Participate in cross-functional study and project meetings


7. Advanced Statistical Methodology

  • Contribute to:

    • Trial design optimization

    • Simulation studies

    • Methodology innovation

  • Evaluate design options using statistical modeling


8. Publications & Scientific Communication

  • Provide statistical input for:

    • Publications

    • Posters

    • Medical conferences

  • Support scientific dissemination of clinical results


9. Process Improvement & Standards Development

  • Contribute to:

    • SOP development

    • Statistical standards

    • Process improvement initiatives

  • Support training and capability building in biostatistics team


Experience Requirements

  • PhD in Statistics / Biostatistics preferred with ≥5 years experience
    OR

  • Master’s degree with ≥10 years of experience

  • Experience in:

    • Clinical trial biostatistics (Phase I–IV)

    • Regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA preferred)

    • Pharmaceutical or CRO environment


Technical Skills

Statistical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Clinical trial design

    • Statistical inference and modeling

    • Data interpretation and analysis

Programming Tools

  • SAS (mandatory)

  • R (preferred/required competency)

Clinical Development Knowledge

  • End-to-end drug development (Phase I–IV)

  • Regulatory submission processes

  • Understanding of oncology or dermatology (preferred)

Regulatory & Standards

  • NDA/BLA submission experience (preferred)

  • eCTD submission familiarity

  • Knowledge of global clinical regulatory guidelines


Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and data quality focus

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Strong communication (written and verbal)

  • Ability to work independently and in teams

  • Results-oriented mindset

  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving ability

  • High accountability and ownership


Work Environment

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd promotes:

  • Collaborative cross-functional clinical development culture

  • Innovation in trial design and statistical methodology

  • Strong regulatory compliance environment

  • Flexible working model (remote/hybrid)

  • High-impact global drug development programs


Role Summary (Simple View)

This role is focused on:

  • Designing and analyzing clinical trials using statistics

  • Supporting global drug approvals (NDA/BLA)

  • Building statistical models for drug development decisions

  • Working closely with clinical and regulatory teams

  • Ensuring high-quality scientific evidence for new drugs