Freelance Senior Statistician

Barrington James Limited; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Biostatistician specializing in real-world data analysis. The role involves applying advanced statistical methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing oversight across various studies, particularly in immunology. Ideal candidates will possess strong R skills and experience with large data sets in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Proficiency in R is essential.
• Experience with large real-world data sets.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced statistical methods to analyse real-world data sets.
• Support real-world evidence generation across studies.
• Provide statistical input on study design and analysis plans.

Skills

Statistical analysis

R

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Biostatistician – Real-World Data
Location: Remote (EU preferred)
Contract Length: 6 months
Start Date: 1st or 2nd week of August
Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Biostatistician with strong technical capability in R and hands-on experience working with real-world data (RWD). The ideal candidate will be confident delivering both strategic oversight and hands-on statistical support across RWD studies, particularly within the immunology space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced statistical methods to analyse real-world data sets (e.g., MarketScan, Flatiron).

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support real-world evidence (RWE) generation.

• Provide statistical input on study design, analysis plans, and interpretation of results.

• Act as both an advisor and hands-on contributor throughout the RWD project lifecycle.

• Support projects across immunology, with added value if experienced in neurology or oncology.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a statistician in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

• Proficiency in R is essential.

• Solid hands-on experience with large real-world data sets (e.g., MarketScan, Flatiron).

• Experience in RWD methodology, ideally across different stages of data analysis (not just statistical application).

• Background in immunology is required; neurology and/or oncology exposure is a strong plus.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional, global teams.