Director, Real World Evidence Biostatistician

Job Overview:

This role within Fortrea Consulting is an experienced consultant and researcher focused on building client trust through excellence in project delivery across a broad spectrum of consulting areas (e.g., clinical development, real‑world evidence [RWE], health economics and outcomes research [HEOR]) to help clients plan, generate, and demonstrate value across their product’s lifecycle.

This role’s main responsibilities include oversight of biostatistical activities in client engagements, including research, planning, analysis, synthesis, and communication. The Director RWE Biostatistician also actively supports internal process improvement initiatives and business development opportunities including proposal development, budgeting of biostatistical activities, and participating in bid defenses and capabilities presentations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Supporting the pursuit of new and repeat business
• Strengthening key client relationships
• Leading the scoping and budgeting of relevant activities on Consulting and Fortrea-wide opportunities

Practice & Company Initiatives

• Leading internal innovation initiatives to respond to the market’s and client’s needs
• Significant contribution to industry-leading white papers or publications in area of expertise

Client Delivery

• Addressing client’s needs with appropriate methods in the RWE space
• Managing project teams responsible for the relevant activities in the scope of work; advising and redirecting, as needed
• Delivering strategic, methodological, and conceptual expertise in client engagements
• Advising on relevant scientific or technical matters
• Communicating project findings to clients in an effective manner

People

• Developing and mentoring Consulting staff (eg, role modeling, developing training materials, identifying appropriate training opportunities, setting objectives, leveraging work)
• Managing Consulting staff performance and delivering timely and consistent feedback
• Leading cross-functional teams as needed for given projects
• Setting and maintaining a standard of personal behavior and business ethics in line with Fortrea culture
• Cultivating a positive environment and building positive connections with colleagues within Consulting and across Fortrea
• Participating in hiring Consulting staff

• And all other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Graduate-level degree in discipline-relevant area (e.g., economics/statistics/data science, epidemiology, health economics, pharmacy, medical); Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes in lieu of educational requirements
• Demonstrated scientific and technical expertise in biostatistics
• Demonstrated success managing people and leading project teams
• Successfully maintained client relationships
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Team player mentality

Experience (Minimum Required):  

• At least 8 years of experience in biostatistics
• At least 6 years of experience managing people and leading project teams

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Doctoral level degree may be preferred, with scientific or technical knowledge and know-how in line with client expectations
• Strong business development, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Able to challenge conventional thinking to solve client issues and develop solutions
• Orientated towards working across related disciplines and teams to achieve client objectives
• Applied biostatistics to RWE and/or HEOR disciplines
• Solid understanding of CDISC standards
• SAS programming experience

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Varied hours may be required
• Travel internationally to support the business, as needed (0%-5%)

Pay Range: $155,000-$175,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

Application Deadline: April 23, 2026

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