Biostatistics & AI Modeling Lead for R&D in Libourne

Libourne Full Time Sur site

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Biostatistics & Advanced Modeling Manager

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Context:

As part of its digital transformation, Ceva R&D is strengthening its Biostatistics function and expanding its scope to include advanced modeling, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. This role aims to ensure statistical excellence across R&D programs while developing data-driven models and decision-support tools. It also plays a key role in harmonizing methodologies and practices across R&D sites and entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Biostatistics Function

Manage and develop the biostatistics team and advanced modelling team (pharmacometry).
Ensure the quality and scientific rigor of statistical analyses supporting R&D studies.
Guarantee compliance of statistical deliverables with regulatory requirements.
Provide methodological guidance to clinical project teams and regulatory affairs.

Develop Advanced Modeling, AI and Machine Learning Capabilities

Design and implement modeling and simulation approaches for R&D programs: (Bayesian methods, pharmacometrics (PK/PD, population PK), modeling & simulation, etc.)
Develop, validate, and industrialize AI and Machine Learning models.
Build analytical tools and decision-support solutions that generate actionable insights.
Promote best practices and support capability building across scientific teams.

Drive Harmonization and Data Integration

Define and deploy common methodological standards across R&D sites.
Ensure reproducibility, traceability, and quality of analyses.
Contribute to scientific data governance in collaboration with the R&D Data Office.

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Profile :

Master's degree or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Pharmacometrics, or a related quantitative discipline.
5 to 10 years of experience in biostatistics applied to R&D, including team leadership responsibilities.
Strong expertise in applied statistics, advanced modeling, and Machine Learning.
Proficiency in R, Python, SAS, and version control tools such as Git.
Knowledge of regulated environments and data integrity standards (VICH, GCP, ALCOA+).
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in both French and English.

Technical Environment: R, Python, SAS, Git, Jupyter, ML frameworks, Snowflake.
Location: Libourne, France, with strong collaboration across international R&D teams, particularly in Hungary.

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