Biostatistician (m/f/d) within R&D Diagnostics

Roche Diagnostics GmbH; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics firm is seeking a Biostatistician (m/f/d) within R&D Diagnostics for its Mannheim team. You will be responsible for planning and executing statistical analyses, applying advanced methods, and programming in R. The role requires a degree in a quantitative field and extensive experience in clinical trials. This is a great opportunity to contribute to life-saving diagnostics in a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us in our mission to provide accessible healthcare for everyone.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience for Master’s or 3–5 years for PhD, ideally in complex clinical trials.
• Experience managing large datasets.
• Strong command of modern statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute statistical analyses for complex studies.
• Apply state-of-the-art methods and Machine Learning.
• Independently program statistical software primarily in R.
• Present statistical results to non-specialist stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and foster knowledge exchange.

Skills

Statistical modeling techniques

Proficient programming skills in R

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Physics

Job description

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Biostatistician (m/f/d) within R&D Diagnostics

Arbeitsort

Mannheim

• Bioinformatiker/in

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As a Biostatistician (f/m/d) in our team, you are the analytical engine behind the next generation of medical diagnostics. In a multidisciplinary environment, you generate the statistical evidence crucial for the global regulatory approval of life‑saving tests. Our team is distributed across Penzberg, Mannheim, and Indianapolis, working across regions and indications within the Core Lab and Near Patient Care customer areas.

What you can expect

• Responsibility for planning and executing statistical analyses for complex studies, ensuring project results are delivered on schedule.
• Ensuring the application of state‑of‑the‑art methods and Machine Learning within the team while further developing our analytical pipelines.
• Independent programming of statistical software (primarily in R) and performing root‑cause analysis for complex issues arising during study execution.
• Acting as a Statistical Translator by presenting results in an audience‑appropriate manner to partners in Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations and R&D.
• Providing functional guidance and mentoring to team members and students to foster internal knowledge exchange.
• Actively participating in internal Communities of Practice to continuously evolve methodological and programming standards.

Who You Are

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable quantitative field.
• Several years of relevant professional experience (5–7 years for Master’s / 3–5 years for PhD), ideally in the field of complex clinical trials.
• Proficient programming skills, ideally in R, and experience managing large datasets.
• Solid command of modern statistical modeling techniques and their application within a regulated environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently represent complex statistical theories and results to non‑specialist stakeholders.
• An independent working style, analytical thinking, and a strong team‑oriented mindset.

This position is limited to a duration of two years.

Required Documents

• Ideally, academic/professional certificates and a letter of motivation.

Please note before submitting your application that no additional documents can be added afterward.

Application period until at least 10.04.2026. (Applications are possible as long as the position is advertised.)

We looking forward to your application!

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