Senior Statistician

Phastar; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data science firm is seeking a driven Senior Statistician I to join their FSP Team in the UK. This remote-friendly role requires expertise in supporting clinical studies and strong programming skills in SAS and/or R. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in Biostatistics and has experience within the pharmaceutical industry, especially with clinical trial design. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact through data science in drug development.

Benefits

Remote working and flexible hours

Career development along with mentorship

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry to understand clinical trial issues, design, and implementation.
• Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements.
• CDISC experience is essential.
• Experience with mixed/repeated measure models and Bayesian models.
• Experience with early phase studies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and/or lead statistical components of studies.
• Ensure deliverables are produced to excellent quality.
• Responsible for statistical and programming aspects of reporting.

Skills

Supporting clinical studies

Programming ad hoc requests

Strong programming skills in SAS and/or R

Good exploratory analysis

Data visualization skills

Education

PhD or MSc in Biostatistics or related discipline

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a driven, enthusiastic and passionate Statistician to join our FSP Team at Senior I level. This position can be fully remote, although it can be office or hybrid (depending on the candidate's location).

Responsibilities

As a Senior Statistician I, you will work on assigned studies within the team for one of our global pharmaceutical clients. You will contribute to, and / or lead, the statistical components of deliverables; ensuring all are produced to excellent quality whilst adhering to deliverable timelines. You will be responsible and accountable for assigned statistical and programming aspects of reporting, as well as engage in internal and external knowledge exchange activities and provide support to colleagues.

The successful candidate should have experience doing the following :

• Supporting clinical studies
• Programming ad hoc requests and working independently
• Working on early phase studies
• Strong programming skills in SAS and / or R

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have obtained and have experience in the following :

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics or related discipline
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry to have a good awareness of clinical trial issues, design, and implementation
• Familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements
• CDISC experience (essential)
• Good exploratory analysis and data visualization skills
• Experience with mixed / repeated measure models and Bayesian models
• Experience with Early phase (e.g., First in human, Single / Multiple ascending dose, proof of concept, clinical pharmacology) studies

Why Join Us

• Remote working and flexible working hours
• Career development, mentorship, and continuous learning
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative culture
• Making a Positive Impact : As a B-Corp™ organization, we are committed to sustainability, solid responsibility and strong ethical governance through our ESG initiatives

About Phastar

Phastar is an award-winning biometrics and data science CRO, trusted by pharma, biotech, and medical device companies worldwide. With a global team of data specialists, we bring expertise, precision, and pace to every trial, because behind every data point is a patient waiting for treatment. We transform complex data into clear, actionable intelligence, helping accelerate drug development, and bring life‑changing therapies to patients faster.

Awards & Recognition

• SCRIP – Best Contract Research Organization, Specialist Provider
• Citeline – 2025 Award Winner
• Fierce CRO Awards – Recognized Industry Leader

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