Senior Statistician

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Statistician to lead statistical input across clinical studies. You will drive the design and oversight of statistical components and contribute to complex study designs. This fully home-based role in the UK offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive work environment that values every voice.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics or a closely related field.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical, CRO, Academic or Healthcare setting.
• Strong proficiency in SAS (R preferred).
• Proven leadership across global studies, regulatory submissions, or health technology assessments.
• High-level understanding of clinical development, data management, and regulatory/statistical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical input across global development programs with full ownership of statistical deliverables.
• Contribute to complex study designs, go/no-go decisions, and strategic development planning.
• Drive execution of biomarker and PK/PD analyses.
• Work across clinical and commercial functions, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Shape global standards and elevate best-in-class statistical practices.

Skills

Statistical leadership

SAS

Biostatistics

Clinical development knowledge

Regulatory submission experience

Education

PhD or MSc in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

R

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Senior Statistician | Global Pharma | UK | Home Based |

Global Pharma recognised for its commitment to innovation and patient impact, is expanding rapidly in the UK. As part of this growth, the company is offering a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Statistician to join them.

This is an organisation where excellence is not just expected, it’s cultivated. Known for its open, forward-thinking culture and genuine commitment to purpose-driven science, the company provides an environment that inspires, supports, and rewards. Every contribution here matters. Every voice is valued. And every project pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in modern medicine.

As a Senior Statistician at the heart of global clinical development and biomarker strategy, operating at a senior level, the position spans complex clinical studies, innovative exploratory research, and regulatory interactions. You will drive design, oversight, and delivery of statistical components across early and late-phase assets, incorporating biomarker, PK/PD, and real-world data.

What you will be doing:

• Lead statistical input across global development programs with full ownership of statistical deliverables
• Independently contribute to complex study designs, go/no-go decisions, and strategic development planning
• Drive execution of biomarker and PK/PD analyses, with visible input into regulatory interactions and publications
• Work across clinical and commercial functions, ensuring strategic alignment of statistical methodologies and outcomes
• Shape global standards and elevate best-in-class statistical practices across the organisation

What you will need:

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics or a closely related field
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical, CRO, Academic or Healthcare setting
• Strong proficiency in SAS (R preferred
• Proven leadership across global studies, regulatory submissions, or health technology assessments
• High-level understanding of clinical development, data management, and regulatory/statistical guidelines

What’s in it for you:

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours that fit your lifestyle
• Be part of an organisation dedicated to creating an inspiring and progressive workplace
• Unlock exciting career advancement opportunities with clear pathways for growth
• Benefit from a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a car allowance
• Fully home based in the UK

What to do next:

• If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation are looking to arrange interviews for the Senior Statistician as soon as possible.

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