Manager Biostatistics - Remote (UK)

MMS; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MMS is a data-focused clinical research organization with a global footprint. We seek a senior statistician to lead statistical and programming teams, design analyses, mentor Biostatisticians, and contribute to SAPs and reports. You will interact with clients and internal leaders to deliver high-quality results.

The role emphasizes methodological soundness, leadership, and collaboration across programs and submissions, supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, and device industries.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant contribution may substitute the years of experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical and operational leadership to project teams supporting programs/projects.
• Coach, mentor, develop and provide technical review to Biostatisticians assigned to programs/projects.
• Lead statistical and programming teams and interact with clients and/or internal project leaders to plan and implement plans and deliverables.
• Ensure sound statistical methodologies in study design, sample size estimation, analysis planning, data handling and modeling.
• Write SAPs, Statistical Reports, and participate in peer reviews of technical documents.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Project leadership

Mentoring

Technical review

SAP writing

Education

Ph.D. in statistics

Master's in statistics

Job description

Are you looking to join a company where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll be part of a supportive, innovative team? MMS is a award-winning, data-focused clinical research organization (CRO). We pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work certified organization, recognized for our exceptional culture and industry best employee retention rate. We support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with our proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. With a global footprint across four continents, MMS not only maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating but also fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. Join us at MMS and be part of a team that is shaping the future of clinical research.

The focus of this role includes:

• Work with Director of Biostatistics and rest of management team to manage clinical trial programs/projects or submissions from one or multiple clients. Provide day to day technical and operational leadership to project teams supporting these programs/projects
• Coach, mentor, develop, provide technical review, advice and expertise to Biostatisticians assigned to the programs/projects
• Lead statistical and programming teams and interact with clients and/or internal project leaders to plan and implement statistical and programming project plans, and deliver quality deliverables
• Ensure sound statistical methodologies in the study design, sample size estimation, statistical analysis planning, data handling, statistical modeling and testing, analysis and reporting
• Write Statistical Analysis Plans, Statistical Reports, and statistical methodologies sections of Clinical Study Reports. Perform peer review of SAPs and other technical documents written by others

The knowledge, skills and experience required for this role includes:

• A Ph.D. degree in statistical science, mathematical analysis or related fields with at least 5 year’s relevant experience or a Master’s degree in these fields with at least 8 year’s relevant experience, with demonstrated exceptional ability and performance
• Significant contribution, outstanding and sustained performance may be used in lieu of the requirement on the number of years of relevant experience