Senior Biostatistician

MAC Clinical Research; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global CRO in the UK seeks a Senior Biostatistician to lead statistical efforts in clinical trials. You will oversee statistical planning and analyses while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have a PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, 3+ years in a similar role, and strong SAS programming skills. The position offers health insurance, generous holidays, and birthday off, making a meaningful contribution to clinical research. Join us to help deliver impactful research that changes lives.

Benefits

Health insurance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Eye Care Vouchers

Opportunities to present at conferences

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Lead Statistician in a CRO, pharma, or biotech environment.
• Expert knowledge of statistical principles and regulatory requirements in clinical research.
• PK analysis experience; RWD knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Statistician ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee statistical planning, analysis, and documentation.
• Provide statistical input to protocols, study designs, and sample size calculations.

Skills

Statistical principles

SAS programming

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD or MSc in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

Job description

Join MAC Clinical Research , a leading full-service global CRO, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of clinical trials. We work across a wide range of therapeutic areas, delivering high-quality research that makes a real difference to human health.

We’re looking for a Senior Biostatistician to take a leading role in our growing Biostatistics team. You’ll work alongside experts across disciplines, providing statistical leadership, guiding high-impact projects, and mentoring colleagues.

If you’re passionate about clinical research, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Act as Lead Statistician across multiple studies, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee statistical planning, analysis, and documentation (SAPs, Tables / Figures / Listings, Randomisation Specs, Reports).
• Provide statistical input to protocols, study designs, sample size calculations, and CSRs.
• Lead complex statistical analyses, including PK data analysis.
• Contribute to bid defences, client meetings, and departmental process improvements.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.

What we’re looking for:

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics (or related field).
• 3+ years’ experience as a Lead Statistician in a CRO, pharma, or biotech environment.
• Expert knowledge of statistical principles and regulatory requirements in clinical research.
• Proficiency in SAS programming.
• Strong communication skills, able to present complex concepts to non-statisticians.
• PK analysis experience; RWD knowledge is a plus.

Why join us:

• Health insurance.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Your Birthday off work
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Opportunities to present at conferences, mentor, and progress into leadership.

At MAC, we value people first : you’ll be supported, listened to, and given the tools to succeed.

Apply now and help us deliver research that changes lives.

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