GCM Evidence Generation Study Design & Execution Lead
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Job Description
Role Objectives:
As one of the first Statistics for Study Design and Execution Leads to join the Bengaluru GCM team, this role will establish the statistical capability required to support evidence generation study design and execution, covering statistical analysis plan development, programming, and real-world data analysis.
You will also provide hands-on statistical design and programming support across the evidence generation portfolio, enabling Global Evidence Generation study teams to focus on scientific leadership, endpoint strategy, and final study decisions while GCM delivers analytical execution, statistical planning documentation, and RWD methodology support.
Key Responsibilities:
Initial Capability Build
In the early build phase, work closely with Global Evidence Generation study leads and R&D statistical counterparts to document the scope, standards, tools, templates, and handoff protocols that will govern statistical support activities performed by the GCM going forward
Develop programming standards, analysis templates, SAP shells, output shells, and QC checklists to support consistent and reproducible statistical execution as the team scales to two Leads
Identify gaps in tool access, data system connectivity, or methodology guidance that need to be resolved before statistical activities can be fully transitioned to the GCM and flag these to the AD in a timely manner
Support with development of SOPs and onboarding materials for all statistical programming and RWD analysis activities
Statistical Analysis Planning & Study Design Support
Define appropriate statistical methods for RWD analyses and draft statistical analysis plans in collaboration with the subject matter expert to address evidence generation needs across the drug development life cycle
Lead the implementation of analytic plans, execute analyses for RWE studies using appropriate data sets, as well as standardized methods aligned with GxP for insights, publications, regulatory and payer submissions
Help design interventional and non-interventional (real world) studies, including (where appropriate) sample size calculations and probability of success
Develop and update HTA CTAP (clinical trial analysis plan), post-hoc analysis, and pre-specified analyses
Work on responder analyses using machine learning
Support external controls
Review draft study protocols and synopses for statistical consistency and flag methodological gaps or assumptions requiring retained scientific review and resolution
Document all statistical planning decisions, assumptions, and rationale in study files in line with repository and audit standards
Statistical Programming & Analysis Execution
Generate analysis-ready datasets based on defined use cases and implement analytical methods producing guideline-compliant outputs - including tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) with all data preparation steps documented and traceable throughout
Write, validate, and execute programs in SAS, R, or Python per the Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP); conduct exploratory and ad hoc analyses as requested, clearly documenting assumptions, scope, and limitations for each
Support comparative effectiveness analyses, subgroup analyses, and health economic modeling by providing analytical execution and output production; identify and address common sources of bias in collaboration with the retained statistical SME, testing appropriately for effect modifiers and documenting methodology choices and rationale
Develop and validate statistical models that appropriately account for intercurrent events, competing risks, and multiple comparisons; conduct sensitivity and robustness analyses as appropriate, flagging results and implications clearly for retained scientific interpretation and reporting decisions
Ensure all analytical steps are fully reproducible and auditable for regulatory, HTA, or other external review by maintaining complete programming logs, data lineage records, and version control across all programs, datasets, and outputs throughout the study lifecycle
Qualifications:
Experience: >3 years of related work experience; >2 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry; hands-on experience in biostatistics, statistical programming, or RWD analysis in a pharmaceutical, CRO, or HEOR context required; experience supporting study design and execution in an evidence generation, clinical development, or outcomes research setting strongly preferred
Technical skills:
Knowledge of QC HTA-aligned analyses for payer/reimbursement evidence (e.g. PICO framework, Network meta-analyses, IPTW indirect treatment comparisons).
Knowledge of statistical analysis methods, experimental design and data processing software for both clinical trials and non-interventional studies
Expertise in SAS, R, SQL, Python, epidemiology, outcomes research, US secondary data sources, etc.
Standards: CDISC, ADaM, PICO, HTA alignment
Familiarity with and hands-on experience working on a variety of real-world data sources: Claims, EHR/EMR, registries, observational databases.
Experience with real-world dataset management
Ability to QC and review other statisticians/analysts’ outputs
Statistical programming of clinical and real-world data for Phase IV trials, observational studies, and RWE research
Education: Master’s/PhD in public health, health outcomes, statistics, or epidemiology; experience with Python, SAS, or R
Benefits
It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:
Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.
Employee Assistance Program
5 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in addition to Humanitarian Leaves
Broad Variety of learning platforms
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
No Meeting Days
Reimbursements - Home Internet & Mobile Phone
Employee Referral Program
Leaves - Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 days)
About ICC in Takeda
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As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.
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IND - Bengaluru
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Employee
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Regular
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Full time
Locations
IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development
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Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
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Locations
IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time