Principal Biometrics Consultant at Warman O'Brien Limited | Recruiting Statisticians
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 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
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. aimee@warmanobrien.com
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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