Genentech
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Senior Statistical Methodology Data Scientist

Genentech · Basel, BS, CH

Actively hiring Posted 14 days ago

Role overview

This role is in the Statistical Methodology group, a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that strives to enable the most impactful use of quantitative methodology at Roche through internal collaboration, external outreach, and continuous capability building.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert methodological guidance to study teams on complex study design, analysis strategies and quantitative decision-making across programs.
  • Lead the development and implementation of innovative statistical approaches, such as estimand frameworks, trial simulations, covariate adjustment strategies, model-based projections and quantitative go/no-go frameworks.
  • Translate methodological insights into scalable solutions, including templates, training, open-source tools and best practices that strengthen analytical excellence across the organization.
  • Support portfolio-level analyses, scenario modeling and quantitative frameworks that inform clinical strategy, optimize development decisions and enable evidence-based prioritization.
  • Represent Roche externally through scientific collaborations, consortia, working groups, publications or regulatory-facing initiatives, helping the organization stay at the forefront of methodological advances.

Basic qualifications

  • You hold a PhD, in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or another related quantitative discipline.
  • You have 2+ years of experience designing and applying advanced statistical or data science methods to complex biomedical data, ideally in clinical trial research or pharmaceutical development.
  • You bring strong expertise in statistical computing, advanced modeling and the development of novel or fit-for-purpose analytical solutions for complex datasets.
  • You are recognized as a technical expert and trusted thought partner, with the ability to translate complex methodology into clear recommendations for scientific, clinical and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • You have experience contributing to internal standards, capability building, training or strategic initiatives, and you enjoy mentoring others to strengthen methodological understanding and adoption.
  • You bring a collaborative and inclusive mindset, show respect for cultural differences in a global environment, and ideally have a track record of publications, presentations or thought leadership in emerging areas such as AI/ML, real-world data integration or predictive biomarkers.

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