Lead Biostatistician - Late-Phase Clinical Trials

IQVIA; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Netherlands seeks a Principal Biostatistician to lead statistical strategy for late‑phase clinical trials, providing scientific oversight and hands‑on support across study design, execution, and analysis.

This role requires an advanced degree, independence, and strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including data management and medical writing, with SAS and R proficiency and experience with regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field.
• Experience as a study statistician in late‑phase (Phase II/III) trials.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience; CRO experience preferred.
• Hands‑on expertise with clinical outcomes studies.
• Strong ability to guide cross‑functional teams through analyses.
• Proficiency in SAS; working knowledge of R.
• Experience with regulatory submissions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical strategy discussions on endpoints, analysis methods, and risk mitigation.
• Author SAPs and oversee analyses with cross‑functional teams.
• Perform sample size calculations and justify design assumptions.
• Collaborate with statistical programmers to align SAP and outputs.
• Participate in CTT meetings and communicate statistical concepts clearly.

Skills

Biostatistics

Statistical Leadership

SAS programming

R programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Study design

Regulatory submissions

Sample size calculations

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Master’s in Biostatistics accepted with significant experience

Tools

SAS

R

CRM systems

Job description

IQVIA Netherlands seeks a Principal Biostatistician to lead statistical strategy for late‑phase clinical trials, providing scientific oversight and hands‑on support across study design, execution, and analysis.

This role requires an advanced degree, independence, and strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including data management and medical writing, with SAS and R proficiency and experience with regulatory submissions.