Director, Clinical Data Science.
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• A doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, PharmD, or equivalent research doctorate) in HEOR, clinical outcomes research, health economics, health services research, pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, quantitative social sciences, clinical research methodology, or a related quantitative health research discipline is required:
• At least two years of experience working with patients directly in a clinical or research setting
• Virta succeeds through behavior change, and thus experience working with patients to make healthy choices in their lives is essential
Job highlights:
Qualifications Ph.D. in Biostatistics or a Master's Degree in Biostatistics in combination with a Doctor of Philosophy Bioinformatics or related computational sciences:
• Deep expertise in statistical methods and their application in clinical trials
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in clinical development, including Data Science and Biostatistics.
• Recognized thought leader in at least one data science discipline (e.g., AI/ML modeling, precision medicine).
• Proven experience presenting at external forums and influencing regulatory authorities
• Strong people leadership experience in a Data Science setting.
Responsibilities:
• This role ensures the rigorous application of statistical principles and advanced data science methodologies to optimize clinical trial efficiency and accelerate innovation
• The Executive Director will spearhead the integration of AI/ML solutions for applications in disease diagnosis, modeling, imaging, genomics, proteomics, and precision medicine.
• Acting as the primary data science representative to global regulatory authorities, this individual will defend strategies and influence industry standards
• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute Clinical Data Science strategies for clinical studies and development plans across the portfolio.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for Data Science at Health Authority meetings, leading preparation of responses and influencing regulatory perspectives.
• Innovation & Execution: Drive adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML methodologies for disease modeling, biomarker analysis, and precision medicine.
• Oversee multiple large-scale, critical data science initiatives, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables aligned with industry best practices.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Evaluate analytical options, proactively identify risks, and develop novel solutions to complex challenges.
Thought Leadership & External Engagement: Represent the organization at technical seminars and conferences; build networks with industry experts to advance best practices.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a diverse team of data scientists and people managers across geographies.
• Foster career growth through open dialogue, performance management, and strategic development planning.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure GxP. compliance in data science programming for clinical trials.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and third-party deliverables to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Executive Communication: Deliver clear, compelling communication of complex data science concepts to internal and external stakeholders with executive presence.Responsibilities:
• This leader has done it all in the research domain, and can bring their team along with them
• The clinical research team’s mission is to generate rigorous evidence to inform Virta’s care, to build credibility among clinical, commercial and scientific audiences, and to accelerate expansion of the firms care model.
• We put evidence ahead of convention to improve patient outcomes and impact metabolic disease at scale.
Interested? Please send your Microsoft Word CV to Jonny Scott-Slater, Vish Atari, Joey Polpero or Ashley Armstrong LLM and Muchen Chang.
E - uswwrecruitment@aol.com
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