About this role
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, 'Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Join now Bayer’s mission to make 'Health for all, Hunger for none' a reality as Lead Statistician, driving high‑impact statistical work across drug development and life‑cycle management.
You will take the statistical lead on projects, lead virtual cross‑functional teams, and develop and implement innovative methods such as simulations, meta‑analyses and modelling to inform decisions and regulatory interactions.
This position can be located in Espoo, Finland or Basel, Switzerland.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Takes the statistical lead for a project in the represented Statistics Sub-Cluster, for example, in the role of a Project Statistician
Leads virtual teams of statisticians and/or representatives from other functions
Contributes to the development and evolution of project standards
Provides statistical and methodological consultation and contributes to multi-disciplinary teams within or across companies
Responds to inquiries from health authorities and other internal or external partners
Keeps abreast of regulatory and methodological issues and ensures implementation of these in the respective teams
Influences decision making processes during drug development and/or life-cycle management by use of appropriate statistical methodology (e.g. simulations, meta-analyses or modelling approaches)
Develops and implements innovative statistical methodology for the respective field of responsibility, if appropriate in cooperation with academic experts
Your work will be an integral part of drug development and life-cycle management impacting the planning, design, analysis and reporting of clinical studies, projects and programs in order to achieve regulatory approval, scientific acceptance as well as successful product launch and maintenance
You will contribute to drug research, the development of new drugs, the approval of new drugs by health and reimbursement authorities, and the life-cycle management of marketed drugs
You will facilitate risk management decisions within the company through the development and implementation of innovative statistical methodology
WHO YOU ARE
PhD or MS in Biostatistics, Statistics or Mathematics
4+ years of experience as statistician with significant time spent in the Pharma, Biotech, or similar sector
Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry including understanding of clinical drug development process and/or life-cycle management and associated documents and regulations
Experience in leading teams
Embrace and role model leadership in a cross-functional set-up without formal authority (as stipulated by Bayer’s VACC behaviors) as well as mentoring/coaching capabilities across diverse cultural environments, in a DSO (Dynamic Shared Ownership) environment
Experience in multiple fields relevant for his/her statistics sub- function
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Good knowledge of statistical programming languages (including SAS and / or R)
Fluency in English
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your application by February 23, 2026 at the latest
Functional area: Clinical Development & Operations
Seniority level: Professional
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