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Senior Manager, Biostatistics

Sun Pharma
5+ years
INR 30-45 LPA
Gurgaon, India
10 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Role Overview

Sun Pharma is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Biostatistics to support the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of registration-directed clinical trials and global regulatory submissions. The role involves working closely with Clinical Development, Data Management, Statistical Programming, Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, and external vendors to ensure high-quality statistical support throughout the drug development lifecycle.

The position reports to the Senior Director, Biostatistics Lead and plays a key role in regulatory submissions, statistical strategy, study design, and innovation in clinical trial methodologies.


Experience Required

Educational Qualification

PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related discipline

  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience

OR

Master's Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related discipline

  • Minimum 10 years of industry experience


Preferred Experience

  • Phase I – Phase IV Clinical Development

  • Regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA)

  • eCTD submission experience

  • Statistical Programming oversight

  • Dermatology drug development experience

  • Oncology drug development experience

  • Global clinical trial experience

  • Cross-functional project leadership


Key Responsibilities

1. Study Biostatistics Leadership

  • Serve as lead study biostatistician across development programs and multiple clinical studies

  • Provide statistical strategy throughout clinical development

  • Support study design and protocol development

  • Ensure scientific and statistical rigor in clinical trials


2. Statistical Analysis Planning

  • Author Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

  • Develop Table, Listing, and Figure (TLF) shells

  • Prepare study-specific statistical documentation

  • Define statistical methodologies and analysis approaches


3. Statistical Programming Oversight

  • Review ADaM specifications

  • Oversee generation of:

    • ADaM datasets

    • Tables

    • Listings

    • Figures (TLFs)

  • Ensure high-quality and timely statistical deliverables


4. Clinical Trial Analysis

  • Plan and execute statistical analyses

  • Perform efficacy and safety analyses

  • Conduct exploratory analyses

  • Interpret statistical findings

  • Provide statistical input for Clinical Study Reports (CSR)


5. Regulatory Submission Support

  • Support NDA/BLA submissions

  • Participate in eCTD submission activities

  • Respond to Health Authority queries

  • Provide statistical support during regulatory reviews

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory expectations


6. Publications & Scientific Communication

  • Support:

    • Scientific publications

    • Manuscripts

    • Posters

    • Conference presentations

    • Medical symposium presentations

  • Provide statistical review and interpretation for external communications


7. Advanced Statistical Methodology

  • Develop innovative statistical approaches

  • Evaluate alternative trial designs

  • Perform simulation studies

  • Assess study design assumptions

  • Recommend optimal analysis strategies


8. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Clinical Development

    • Data Management

    • Statistical Programming

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Medical Writing

    • Pharmacovigilance

  • Participate in project and study team meetings

  • Provide expert statistical consultation


9. Process Improvement & Compliance

  • Contribute to SOP development

  • Support process optimization initiatives

  • Participate in staff training activities

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Company SOPs

    • Industry best practices


Required Technical Skills

Biostatistics

✔ Clinical Trial Design

✔ Hypothesis Testing

✔ Survival Analysis

✔ Longitudinal Data Analysis

✔ Bayesian & Frequentist Methods

✔ Statistical Modeling

✔ Simulation Studies

✔ Adaptive Trial Design


Clinical Development

✔ Phase I-IV Clinical Trials

✔ Protocol Development

✔ SAP Development

✔ CSR Support

✔ Regulatory Strategy


Programming Skills

✔ SAS

✔ R Programming

✔ ADaM Dataset Review

✔ TLF Review

✔ CDISC Standards


Regulatory Knowledge

✔ FDA Guidelines

✔ EMA Guidelines

✔ ICH E9

✔ CDISC Standards

✔ NDA/BLA Submissions

✔ eCTD Processes


Key Competencies

Leadership

  • Scientific leadership

  • Cross-functional influence

  • Decision-making ability

  • Strategic thinking

Technical Excellence

  • Strong statistical expertise

  • Analytical mindset

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Scientific rigor

Communication

  • Excellent verbal communication

  • Strong technical writing

  • Presentation skills

  • Stakeholder management

Personal Attributes

  • Attention to detail

  • Accountability

  • Results orientation

  • Adaptability

  • Forward-thinking mindset

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities


Ideal Candidate Profile

A Biostatistics professional with 5–15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience who has supported Phase I-IV clinical trials, authored SAPs, reviewed ADaM/TLF deliverables, contributed to NDA/BLA submissions, and possesses strong expertise in SAS, R, and regulatory statistics. Candidates with Oncology or Dermatology experience and exposure to global submissions would be particularly strong fits for this role.