Professor / Principal Statistician - Digital Health and AI Clinical Trials

BioTalent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology firm in London seeks a Principal Statistician and Methodological Lead to drive innovation in AI-enabled digital clinical trials. Applicants must hold a PhD and possess leadership experience in clinical trials and digital trial design. This senior role involves shaping methodological strategies and collaborating with academic and healthcare experts to transform clinical trial practices globally. Competitive salary offered with flexible hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical trials and digital trial design.
• Strong publication record at Professor or Lecturer level.
• Excellent leadership and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of AI-enabled digital clinical trials.
• Develop and implement innovative methodological strategies.
• Collaborate with experts across academia and healthcare.

Skills

Leadership in clinical trials

Advanced statistical methodologies

AI integration in healthcare

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Position

Principal Statistician and Methodological Lead – Digital Health and AI Clinical Trials

Location

London, UK (with flexible hybrid working options)

Contract

Full-time, permanent, competitive salary.

Please note

Only applicants with a PhD and leadership experience in clinical trials, digital trial design, and academic publication (Professor or Lecturer level) will be considered.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Statistician and Methodological Lead to drive innovation at the forefront of AI-enabled digital clinical trials. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to shape methodological strategies for some of the most ambitious global health research initiatives ever undertaken. You will play a pivotal role in leading the design, analysis, and integration of cutting‑edge methodologies across AI, biostatistics, and clinical epidemiology, with a focus on transforming health outcomes through advanced digital trial frameworks. Partnering with leading experts from academia, healthcare, and technology sectors, you’ll help redefine how clinical trials are conducted on a global scale.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position that combines visionary methodology development with hands‑on trial ...