Senior Biostatistician

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a highly experienced Lead Biostatistician for a long-term contract. You will provide expert statistical leadership on clinical trial projects, supporting study design, protocol development, and ensuring the statistical integrity of trial outcomes. Candidates should have extensive expertise in statistical methodologies and clinical trial processes, ideally with experience in Phase II and III studies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Lead Biostatistician in pharma/biotech.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines.
• Proven track record in leading statistical aspects of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols and provide input on trial design.
• Lead statistical analysis and reporting for multiple studies.
• Ensure statistical integrity of study reports and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Statistical methodologies

Clinical trial design

Communication

Collaboration

Statistical integrity

Job description

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We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Biostatistician for a long-term contract engagement to provide expert statistical leadership on clinical trial projects.

You'll be supporting study design, protocol development, and all other statistical aspects of clinical trials.

Responsibilities:

• Develop protocols, providing input on trial design and reporting's statistical, scientific, and operational aspects.
• Implement novel statistical methods and innovative trial designs in collaboration with Project Statisticians.
• Lead statistical analysis and reporting for multiple studies, including statistical deliverable meetings and exploratory analyses.
• Oversee biostatistics deliverables for assigned trials, ensuring timely and high-quality results.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, explaining statistical concepts to non-statisticians.
• Ensure statistical integrity of study reports, adhering to internal standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Support statistical programming implementation and QC.
• Present statistical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Lead Biostatistician within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of statistical methodologies, clinical trial design, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH guidelines).
• Proven ability to lead statistical aspects of clinical trials from planning to reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience of Phase II and Phase III is essential

This is a long-term contract opportunity. Please apply if interested