Director Biostatistics

Planet Pharma; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Director of Biostatistics focused on oncology. This fully remote role requires at least 10 years of clinical trial experience and entails leading statistical strategies for oncology studies. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams, ensuring compliance and delivering robust statistical analysis. Strong communication skills and proficiency in statistical software like SAS and R are essential. Flexible working hours and a collaborative culture are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical trial biostatistics ideally within a sponsor organization.
• Proven track record of leading statistical strategy for early and late phase trials.
• Deep understanding of regulatory guidelines (ICH, EMA, MHRA) and experienced with submissions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead biostatistician on multiple oncology studies, ensuring statistical integrity.
• Provide strategic input into protocol design and statistical analysis plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust statistical deliverables.

Skills

Leadership in biostatistics

Statistical analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Planet Pharma are seeking highly experienced and strategic Directors of Biostatistics (both Oncology and Non-Oncology) to lead statistical activities across a portfolio of clinical trials, spanning early to late phase development. This is a senior individual contributor role, ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, scientifically driven environment and prefers to focus on project leadership rather than people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead biostatistician on multiple oncology studies (Phase I–III), ensuring statistical integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the trial lifecycle.
• Provide strategic input into protocol design, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and clinical development strategies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with clinical, regulatory, data management, and programming teams to ensure robust statistical deliverables.
• Represent biostatistics in internal governance meetings, sponsor interactions, and regulatory submissions.
• Review and interpret statistical outputs, author statistical sections of clinical study reports (CSRs), and contribute to publications and presentations.
• Stay abreast of methodological advances in oncology statistics and apply innovative approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical trial biostatistics ideally within a sponsor organization.
• Proven track record of leading statistical strategy for early and late phase trials.
• Deep understanding of regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, EMA, MHRA) and experience with submissions.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SAS, R) and CDISC standards.
• Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

Work Environment

• Fully remote role based in the UK.
• Flexible working hours with occasional travel for team meetings or sponsor engagements.
• Collaborative, science‑driven culture with a focus on innovation and patient impact.