Senior RWE Biostatistician

Fortrea; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Health insurance

Remote working allowances

Work-life balance

Job summary

Fortrea seeks an experienced Senior RWE Biostatistician for our Consulting division in the UK. You will lead design, analysis, and interpretation of non-interventional and RWE studies across claims, EHRs, and registries, employing advanced causal methods and innovative strategies.

You will develop SAPs, ensure regulatory alignment, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development. This role emphasizes client-facing leadership and scientific excellence, in a hybrid setup with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of biostatistics experience with a Master's degree, including non-interventional/RWE research experience, or at least 4 years with a doctoral degree.
• Proven experience leading statistical activities and delivering client-facing projects within CRO/pharma/biotech/consulting.
• Experience utilizing real-world data sources such as claims databases, EHRs, registries, and OMOP or similar data models.
• Strong understanding of causal inference, comparative effectiveness research, and bias-adjustment methodologies.
• Experience developing SAPs, contributing to protocol design, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Programming in SAS and R; Python experience is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards for RWE generation and submissions.
• Excellent client engagement, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Business fluency in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and interpretation of non-interventional and RWE studies utilizing claims, EHR, registry, and other real-world data sources.
• Apply advanced causal inference and confounding-control methodologies including propensity score matching and weighting, IPW, IV methods, MSMs, and DiD approaches.
• Design and support evidence-generation strategies, including target trial emulation, external control arms, and synthetic control methods.
• Develop and review SAPs, statistical sections of protocols, estimands, and study design documentation.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory guidance and RWE frameworks (FDA/EMA).
• Perform statistical quality control and promote reproducibility and transparency across client engagements.
• Mentor and develop junior statisticians and analysts; support business development activities.

Skills

Client engagement

Communication

Stakeholder management

Biostatistics

Causal inference

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

As an experienced Senior RWE Biostatistician within our Consulting business, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex Real-World Evidence (RWE), non-interventional, and low-interventional research studies for leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Working as a trusted client-facing consultant, you will help design innovative evidence-generation strategies, lead statistical analyses, and provide scientific expertise that supports regulatory, payer, and health technology assessment (HTA) decision-making.In this role, you will apply advanced biostatistical methodologies to real-world data sources including claims databases, electronic health records (EHR), registries, and linked data assets. You will contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of high-impact studies while supporting business development activities, scientific publications, and internal innovation initiatives.Your expertise will directly contribute to generating evidence that shapes healthcare decisions and improves patient outcomes worldwide. Join Fortrea and discover why more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers.What else can you expect from us?Rewarding and meaningful work in an established, diverse, highly profitable and respected global companyHighly competitive compensation packages, including various local benefits such as pension contributions, complimentary health insurance plans, remote working allowances, and moreA genuine work-life balanceFlexibility in working hoursA thorough onboarding program with support from your personal mentorA permanent employment contract with FortreaExcellent training and career development opportunities, as well as support for continuing educationStrong support from your Fortrea Line Manager, your team, and thousands of colleagues worldwideYour responsibilitiesLead the design, analysis, and interpretation of non-interventional and RWE studies utilizing claims, EHR, registry, and other real-world data sourcesApply advanced causal inference and confounding-control methodologies including propensity score matching and weighting, inverse probability weighting, instrumental variable methods, marginal structural models, and difference-in-differences approachesDesign and support innovative evidence-generation strategies, including target trial emulation, external control arms, and synthetic control methodologiesDevelop and review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), statistical sections of protocols, estimands, and study design documentationEnsure alignment of study methodologies and outputs with applicable regulatory guidance and RWE frameworks, including FDA and EMA expectationsPerform statistical quality control and promote analytic reproducibility and transparency across client engagementsDeliver strategic, scientific, and methodological expertise to clients and project teamsManage project teams responsible for statistical deliverables while providing guidance, oversight, and mentorshipSupport proposal development, budgeting, bid defenses, capability presentations, and other business development activitiesContribute to internal innovation initiatives, methodological best practices, scientific publications, and conference presentationsMentor and develop junior statisticians and analysts through coaching, training, and performance feedbackAct as a subject matter expert for RWE methodologies and statistical best practices across the organizationYour profileAdvanced degree in a relevant discipline such as Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Data Science, Economics, Pharmacy, or a related field (Doctoral degree preferred)Minimum of 6 years of biostatistics experience with a Master's degree, including non-interventional/RWE research experience, or at least 4 years with a doctoral degreeProven experience leading statistical activities and delivering client-facing projects within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consulting environmentDemonstrated expertise in applying biostatistical methods to RWE, epidemiology, and HEOR studiesExperience utilizing real-world data sources such as claims databases, EHRs, registries, and OMOP or similar data modelsStrong understanding of causal inference, comparative effectiveness research, and bias-adjustment methodologiesExperience developing SAPs, contributing to protocol design, statistical analysis, and reportingProgramming proficiency in SAS and R (Python experience is considered an advantage)Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards for RWE generation and evidence submissionsExperience managing statisticians, analysts, or project teams and mentoring less experienced team membersStrong client engagement, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsExcellent problem-solving ability, scientific curiosity, and attention to detailBusiness fluency in English, both verbal and writtenFortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com .Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .