Senior Medical Statistician

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Senior Medical Statistician for a full-time position focused on clinical trials. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to trial activities and serve as Lead Advisor to researchers. A postgraduate degree in statistics and proven clinical trial experience are required. The role is based in Oxford with potential for occasional remote work. The salary range is £49,119 to £58,265 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in statistical analysis related to clinical trials.
• Experience in leading advisory roles within research settings.
• Capability to support researchers in trial activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all statistical aspects of clinical trial activities.
• Act as Lead Advisor supporting researchers.
• Prepare statistical reports and documentation.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Clinical trial experience

Research support

Publication record

Education

Postgraduate degree in statistics

Job description

Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Applications are invited for a Senior Medical Statistician to join the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit (PC-CTU) trial statistics team. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to all statistical aspects of clinical trial activities within the CTU and outside the PC-CTU. In addition, the successful applicant will play a key role as Lead Advisor, supporting researchers within the NIHR Research Support Service University of Southampton and Partners.

This is a full-time position for three years in the first instance. You will hold a Postgraduate degree in statistics, supported by a publication record and experience in working on Clinical Trials as Senior Medical Statistician.

You will be based in the Gibson Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working which you would need to agree with your line manager.

For further information or discuss the post please contact Dr Milensu Shanyinde [e-mail].

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application (via the ‘Apply’ button above). The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 16 February 2026.

£49,119 to £58,265 with a discretionary range to £65,336 per annum. Grade 8