Senior Director, Biostatistics – Oncology (Remote UK)

Planet Pharma; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Director of Biostatistics focused on oncology. This fully remote role requires at least 10 years of clinical trial experience and entails leading statistical strategies for oncology studies. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams, ensuring compliance and delivering robust statistical analysis. Strong communication skills and proficiency in statistical software like SAS and R are essential. Flexible working hours and a collaborative culture are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical trial biostatistics ideally within a sponsor organization.
• Proven track record of leading statistical strategy for early and late phase trials.
• Deep understanding of regulatory guidelines (ICH, EMA, MHRA) and experienced with submissions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead biostatistician on multiple oncology studies, ensuring statistical integrity.
• Provide strategic input into protocol design and statistical analysis plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust statistical deliverables.

Skills

Leadership in biostatistics

Statistical analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Director of Biostatistics focused on oncology. This fully remote role requires at least 10 years of clinical trial experience and entails leading statistical strategies for oncology studies. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams, ensuring compliance and delivering robust statistical analysis. Strong communication skills and proficiency in statistical software like SAS and R are essential. Flexible working hours and a collaborative culture are offered.