Lead Statistician/Principal Statistician - Oncology

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences recruiter is seeking a Lead Statistician/Principal Statistician to provide strategic support in oncology studies. The role requires expertise in statistical methodologies and oncology clinical development, offering a permanent remote position based in the UK or France.

Qualifications

• Expertise in oncology clinical development and regulatory submissions.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies.
• Ability to make informed decisions in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical expertise in study design and protocol development.
• Conduct sample size and power calculations.
• Oversee blinded in-trial data quality review.

Skills

Statistical theory and methods

SAS programming

R programming

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Biostatistics or Statistics

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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Lead Statistician/Principal Statistician - Oncology, slough

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Client:

Proclinical Staffing

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a dedicated individual looking to put your expertise to work fully flexibly in a remote position?

Proclinical is seeking a Lead/Principal Statistician to provide strategic support and leadership within a cross-functional team focused on oncology studies. This role involves contributing to study design, protocol development, and statistical analysis plans, ensuring high-quality data management and regulatory compliance. You will act as the statistical expert for clinical development programs, employing advanced methodologies and innovative trial designs. This permanent position is fully remote based within United Kingdom or France.

Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical expertise in study design and protocol development.
• Conduct sample size and power calculations, and simulations.
• Develop statistical analysis methodologies and plans.
• Oversee blinded in-trial data quality review and pre-database lock data control.
• Support the development of table, listing, and figure templates.
• Manage programming and production tasks.
• Oversee contract or CRO resources.
• Prepare and document clinical regulatory submission packages.
• Ensure adherence to CDISC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Expertise in oncology clinical development and regulatory submissions.
• Strong knowledge of statistical theory and methods.
• Proficiency in SAS and R programming for data management and analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and intercultural skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Sound understanding of clinical and statistical regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP, ICH, CDISC).
• Master's degree in Biostatistics or Statistics; Ph.D. preferred.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Heidi Hennigan at [emailprotected] .

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