Senior Statistician

Phastar; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A data science organization is seeking a driven Senior Statistician I to join their FSP Team. This role allows for fully remote or hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will lead statistical components for global pharmaceutical studies, ensuring excellent quality of deliverables. Applicants should possess a PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and skills in SAS and/or R. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in drug development.

Benefits

Remote working

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics or related discipline.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry, awareness of clinical trial issues.
• 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 studies.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned studies for global pharmaceutical clients.
• Lead statistical components of deliverables.
• Ensure reporting quality while adhering to timelines.
• Engage in knowledge exchange activities.
• Support colleagues with statistical and programming aspects.

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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