Director – Biostatistics – Ireland - Hybrid
Warman O'Brien is exclusively retained by a global pharmaceutical company to lead the search for a Director of Biometrics. The role is to lead and develop a growing statistics function at their Cork hub in Ireland. This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role 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 their 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
* Strong clinical development experience
* 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 (Yes, I am biased)
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.