Principal Biostatistician (Oncology) - FSP

IQVIA; Reading; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Principal Biostatistician to provide strategic statistical leadership for Oncology clinical development programs, with a focus on hematological malignancies such as multiple myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma. You will influence cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality statistical support throughout development and regulatory interactions.

Applicants should have advanced Biostatistics leadership experience in pharma/biotech/CRO environments, strong Oncology background, and

Qualifications

• Advanced experience as a Principal Biostatistician in a Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or CRO environment.
• Strong experience within Oncology clinical development.
• Demonstrated expertise in hematological malignancies, including multiple myeloma, leukemia, and/or lymphoma.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of CDISC standards, including SDTM.
• Experience performing or overseeing QC of SDTM datasets and related outputs.
• Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of statistical principles and clinical trial methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide Principal-level Biostatistics leadership for Oncology clinical development programs and studies
• Lead and contribute to statistical activities across clinical trials, acting as the primary statistical representative on assigned studies
• Review and provide quality control oversight of SDTM datasets and associated deliverables, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards
• Collaborate closely with Statistical Programming, Data Management, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of statistical outputs
• Support the interpretation and communication of study results to cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure all statistical deliverables meet quality, regulatory, and timeline expectations
• Effectively communicate statistical concepts, analyses, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to study design discussions, protocol development, and statistical methodology as required

Skills

Leadership in biostatistics

Oncology clinical development

CDISC standards / SDTM

Regulatory submissions knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

As a Principal Biostatistician, you will provide strategic statistical leadership for Oncology clinical trials, with a particular focus on hematological malignancies including multiple myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality statistical support across the clinical development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Principal-level Biostatistics leadership for Oncology clinical development programs and studies
• Lead and contribute to statistical activities across clinical trials, acting as the primary statistical representative on assigned studies
• Review and provide quality control oversight of SDTM datasets and associated deliverables, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards
• Collaborate closely with Statistical Programming, Data Management, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of statistical outputs
• Support the interpretation and communication of study results to cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure all statistical deliverables meet quality, regulatory, and timeline expectations
• Effectively communicate statistical concepts, analyses, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to study design discussions, protocol development, and statistical methodology as required

Candidate Requirements

• Advanced experience as a Principal Biostatistician within a Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or CRO environment
• Strong experience within Oncology clinical development
• Demonstrated expertise in hematological malignancies, including multiple myeloma, leukemia, and/or lymphoma
• Strong knowledge and practical application of CDISC standards, including SDTM
• Experience performing or overseeing QC of SDTM datasets and related outputs
• Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of statistical principles and clinical trial methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as Lead Study Statistician within a cross-functional clinical development team
• Knowledge and experience in clinical trial statistical design and study planning
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities
• Familiarity with advanced statistical programming tools and industry-standard processes

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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