Principal Clinical Data Scientist - Focus on Statistics

Boehringer Ingelheim International - Ridgefield, CT

Full-time - Senior

Ridgefield, CT

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Principal Clinical Data Scientist will support the clinical drug research and development process by providing strategic planning and execution, focusing on data transformation and analytics related to clinical projects. This role involves leading the design, analysis, and reporting of complex clinical trials and other data sources, ensuring adherence to guidelines and regulations while fostering innovative digital approaches to optimize solutions and predictive models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, transformation, analysis, and reporting of complex phase I-IV clinical trials and projects.
• Design, transform, analyze, and report data from research and development, including registries and real-world databases.
• Stay updated on data science trends within and outside the organization.
• Translate insights into new data science approaches relevant for clinical development and marketing of drugs.
• Present validated stories regarding complex data science aspects to colleagues and professionals.
• Ensure data transformation and analysis specifications meet completeness, correctness, and adherence to guidelines and GxP requirements.
• Guide and lead colleagues and external partners on data science tasks.
• Participate in or lead cross-functional internal working groups and drive relevant data science aspects.
• Support the clinical drug development process as a BDS Product Owner when applicable.
• Contribute to innovative digital approaches for optimization solutions and predictive models.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of seven years of data science experience; or
• Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field with six years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, regulatory authorities, or academic institutions; or
• Doctoral degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field with three years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, regulatory authorities, or academic institutions.
• Broad knowledge and advanced experience in relevant software languages.
• Understanding of the clinical trial development process.
• Advanced project lead experience.
• In-depth understanding of advanced statistical concepts related to Data Science.
• Demonstrated knowledge in planning, transforming, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data in complex clinical trials.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical methodology and clinical trial design.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with international regulations and guidelines for clinical and statistical practice.
• Ability to develop and deliver training related to data science topics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and networking.
• Support for work-life balance and diversity and inclusion initiatives.