Principal Biostatistician (Client dedicated | Fully remote)

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization is seeking a Principal Biostatistician. In this fully remote role, you will design and analyze clinical trials, interpret complex medical data, and contribute to innovative treatment advancements. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related fields with over 5 years’ experience, especially in oncology clinical trials. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of biostatistical experience required.
• Experience in oncology late phase clinical trials preferred.
• Experience in myeloma clinical trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead biostatistician for simple to complex clinical studies.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and reporting specifications.
• Perform statistical analyses and interpret results.

Skills

Biostatistical analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

ADaM/output QC

SAP writing

SDTM

eCRF

Job description

Principal Biostatistician (Client dedicated Fully remote)

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Principal Biostatistician to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Principal Biostatistician at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

• Serves as lead biostatistician for simple to complex clinical studies.
• Develops statistical analysis plans and reporting specifications.
• Responsible for statistical aspects of CRF design and edit specifications.
• Performs statistical analyses and interprets results for simple to complex clinical studies.
• Reviews simple to complex randomization specifications and dummy randomization schemes.
• Participates in bid defense meetings.

Your profile

• Master’s degree or Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with 5 or more years of biostatistical experience.
• Previous work experience in oncology late phase clinical trials. Work experience in myeloma clinical trials nice to have.
• Strong validation skills and experiences in ADaM/output QC.
• Experience in writing SAP.
• Good knowledge of SDTM, eCRFE.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

What ICON can offer you

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits.

Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well‑being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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