Overview
Senior Director – Biometrics – Ireland - Hybrid
Warman O’Brien is exclusively retained by a global pharmaceutical company to lead the search for a Senior Director of Biometrics. The role is to lead and develop a growing statistics function at their Cork hub in Ireland. This is a strategic leadership opportunity that blends team coaching, technical oversight, and global portfolio support within a group that functions like a small biotech inside one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and mentor a multi-functional team (Statisticians, Stat Programmers, Data Managers)
* Shape the group\'s future structure—including the development of new group leaders
* Provide strategic input across all therapeutic areas, supporting global clinical development
* Represent the Cork site within the global statistical leadership team
* Engage in resource planning, gap analysis, and stakeholder communication
* Play a central role in educating cross-functional colleagues on statistics and clinical trial design
* Contribute to a collaborative, high-impact environment that works on their most exciting assets
What We’re Looking For
* PhD (required) in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field
* Proven experience in line management, coaching, and team-building
* Ability to communicate statistical value across a matrixed organization
* Experience in stakeholder management, internal networking, and strategic resource planning
* Bonus: Industry engagement, publication history, and regulatory submission experience
Why This Role?
* Help shape the future of the Cork statistics hub
* A clear runway to grow into a global statistical leader
* Flexible hybrid working model (approx. 2–3 days on site weekly)
* Opportunity to contribute to the global portfolio by engaging in strategically selected, high-impact projects
* Sponsorship and relocation on offer
* Competitive Salary and Benefits Package and to live in one of the best cities/counties in Ireland
What to do next
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV or a LinkedIn profile cover as the organisation are looking to welcome the Senior Director of Biometrics onboard as soon as possible.
Not what you’re looking for?
Please contact Aimee Weston for a confidential discussion about potential opportunities. aimee@warmanobrien.com
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Analyst, Training, and Management
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Research Services
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