Senior Statistician — AI-Enabled Discovery Analytics

IQVIA Holdings Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Statistician to join the Discovery Analytics & AI team in Reading, Berkshire. The role focuses on integrating statistics, data science, and AI to accelerate translational research for a leading pharmaceutical client.

The successful candidate will develop advanced analytical workflows, automate processes, and translate statistical methods into AI-enabled tools. Strong R/Python skills and collaboration across disciplines are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong programming capabilities in R and/or Python.
• Experience applying statistical methodologies to biological, biomedical, or scientific datasets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with statisticians, scientists, data scientists, and software engineers to address biological and translational research questions.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze complex biological, biomedical, and omics datasets.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reproducible analytical workflows using R and/or Python.
• Support the development and implementation of AI-enabled analytical solutions, including AI agents and workflow automation tools.
• Contribute to the translation of analytical workflows into scalable and reusable AI-assisted applications.
• Help integrate statistical methods, code libraries, contextual information, and domain knowledge into modern AI-enabled environments.
• Develop reusable analytics components and frameworks that improve efficiency, scalability, and reproducibility.
• Support the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance data-driven decision-making across discovery research.
• Partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of analytical solutions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

R/Python proficiency

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

MSc/PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics/Data Science

Tools

R

Python

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Senior Statistician to join the Discovery Analytics & AI team in Reading, Berkshire. The role focuses on integrating statistics, data science, and AI to accelerate translational research for a leading pharmaceutical client.

The successful candidate will develop advanced analytical workflows, automate processes, and translate statistical methods into AI-enabled tools. Strong R/Python skills and collaboration across disciplines are essential.