DIRECTOR AND TEAM LEADER, BIOSTATISTICS – MORPHOSYS AG
BASED AT THE COMPANY HQ IN MUNICH, GERMANY
Competitive remuneration and benefits package on offer combined with excellent career
development prospects
The company
Founded in 1992, MorphoSys is one of the most successful biopharmaceutical companies in Europe
working in the field of therapeutic antibodies. Its mission is to develop exceptional, innovative
biopharmaceuticals to improve the lives of patients suffering from serious diseases with a focus on
cancer. The product pipeline, one of the broadest in the antibody industry, reinforces the
sustainable quality of MorphoSys’ work, culminating in July 2020 with the FDA accelerated approval
of Monjuvi®.
Given the latest pipeline successes, MorphoSys is aiming to grow rapidly over the coming years and
offers the opportunity to join an agile and high growth environment.
The role
The company has built a first-class capability in biostatistics and, as a growing and evolving
organisation, is seeking to appoint a Director and Team Leader, Biostatistics to act as Deputy to the
Global Head of Biostatistics and Data Management and play a leading role in shaping the
department for the future. He/she will lead and mentor a team of biostatisticians at the Planegg Site
near Munich and will be a key member of the Global Program Team for the flagship product
Monjuvi®, supporting its full development and life cycle management.
Given the dynamic environment at MorphoSys, the company is seeking a candidate with clear
succession potential for future advancement within the company.
Professional experience and qualifications
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics with 7 years
industry experience.
- Ideally a minimum of three to five years management experience, with direct responsibility for
team members.
- Experience in leading diverse teams and working in a multi-cultural environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge and prior experience of advanced statistical methodology in clinical
trials that apply to Phase I-IV clinical trials, adaptive study design, Bayesian analysis and
regulatory requirements relating to clinical development of drugs.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and
coordinate workload under pressure and in a team environment to meet established deadlines.
- Team player with well-developed interpersonal abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including grammatical/technical writing skills.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Berit Bretthauer
Managing Director
Boardside Executive Transition
Bretthauer@boardsideet.com