Principal Biostatistician

IQVIA; São Paulo; Remote; BRL 624,000 - 936,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research firm is seeking a Principal Statistician to join their BIOS team. This remote role focuses on biostatistics and programming, requiring strong experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Responsibilities include authoring Statistical Analysis Plans and developing SAS/R programs. The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience. This is a great opportunity for remote work with an innovative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in biostatistics/statistics.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial design and analysis methods.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech clinical development.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial design and analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Author, QC, and implement Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).
• Develop and validate SAS and/or R programs for TLFs.
• Produce statistical study reports and communicate results.
• Produce statistical study reports and communicate results to clinical and cross-functional teams.
• Review and contribute to statistical sections of study protocols.
• Ensure compliance with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards.

Skills

Strong programming skills in SAS

Strong programming skills in R

Expertise in QC and validation processes

Clinical trial design

Communication

Education

PhD in Biostatistics or Statistics

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Job description

Location: Mexico, Argentina or Brazil (Remote – must be available to work Eastern or Central U.S. time zones)

We are seeking an experienced Principal Statistician to join our BIOS team for one of our FSP clients. This advanced-level position requires strong expertise in biostatistics and programming, with a focus on clinical development in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Author, QC, and implement Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) with minimal oversight
• Develop and validate SAS and/or R programs for tables, listings, and figures (TLFs), including reusable macros
• Perform QC/peer review and validation of statistical programs
• Produce statistical study reports and communicate results to clinical and cross-functional teams
• Review and contribute to statistical sections of study protocols
• Ensure compliance with CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in biostatistics/statistics, with substantial experience in pharmaceutical or biotech clinical development
• Strong programming skills in SAS and/or R
• Expertise in QC and validation processes
• Solid understanding of clinical trial design and analysis methods

Nice to Have

• PhD in Biostatistics or Statistics
• Experience in CNS therapeutic area
• Knowledge of adaptive designs and real-world evidence analyses
• Excellent communication skills

Education & Experience

• PhD: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Master’s: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com