Freelance Senior Statistician

Barrington James Limited; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced Senior Biostatistician is needed to support RWD studies, particularly in immunology. The role involves applying advanced statistical methods using R, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing strategic oversight on study designs and analyses. Candidates should have hands-on experience with large datasets and a solid background in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a statistician in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Solid hands-on experience with large real-world data sets (e.g., MarketScan, Flatiron).
• Background in immunology is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced statistical methods to analyse real-world data sets.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support real-world evidence generation.
• Provide statistical input on study design, analysis plans, and interpretation of results.

Skills

Proficiency in R

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

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.