Principal Biostatistician, Oncology & Translational Analytics

Grupo Iskaypet (Tiendanimal, Kiwoko, Kivet, Clinicanimal); Málaga; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking a Principal Biostatistician to lead translational medicine and oncology statistics across early and development programs in Spain. This role emphasizes independent data interpretation, methodological rigor, and collaboration with clients and internal teams to advance drug development.

The candidate will drive study design, SAPs, and biomarker analyses while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in statistics or biostatistics.
• Experience in pharma/clinical development.
• Knowledge of oncology endpoints and biomarker analyses.
• Proficient in SAS, R, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical expertise for translational medicine and oncology projects across drug development stages.
• Develop SAPs and analysis specifications for translational studies.
• Design biomarker-driven studies including predictive and prognostic analyses.
• Support early-phase oncology trials and dose-expansion cohorts.
• Perform analyses of clinical and translational datasets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define endpoints and analysis populations.
• Interpret results and communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory and industry guidelines.

Skills

Biostatistics experience

Translational medicine

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master/PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Cytel is seeking a Principal Biostatistician to lead translational medicine and oncology statistics across early and development programs in Spain. This role emphasizes independent data interpretation, methodological rigor, and collaboration with clients and internal teams to advance drug development.

The candidate will drive study design, SAPs, and biomarker analyses while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.