Principal Biostatistician - Biomarker (EMEA Remote)

Syneos Health, Inc.; Remote; NOK 823,000 - 1,060,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Senior Biostatistician to lead projects across multiple studies focusing on biomarker data. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or MSc in Biostatistics or related fields, experience with AI and ML, and strong knowledge in biomarker evaluation. Responsibilities include developing evaluation plans, collaborating on clinical studies, and providing statistical input. This job is only open to candidates not requiring VISA sponsorship, and primarily based in Europe.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.
• Experience leading biomarker studies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on biomarker aspects of clinical studies.
• Develops the Biomarker Evaluation Plan.
• Provides statistical input using AI and ML.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with AI and ML approaches

Biomarker evaluation knowledge

High-dimensional data analysis

Education

PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics or Mathematics

Tools

R (Bioconductor package)

Python

Job description

Updated: January 6, 2026

Location: Valby, 84, Denmark

Job ID:25104529-OTHLOC-3535-2DR

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Discover what our 29,000 employees across 110 countries already know:

• We are passionate about developing our people through career development and progression, supportive and engaged line management, technical and therapeutic area training, peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. We create a place where everyone feels they belong.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborates with representatives from other functions to plan, execute and analyze all biomarker aspects (including genomics) of clinical studies or biomarker studies in the role of the biomarker statistician and assumes the role of project biomarker statistician under guidance of an experienced statistician.
• Develops the Biomarker Evaluation Plan for the study as appropriate, ensuring overall consistency within and between projects.
• Provides statistical input in clinical development discussions and uses AI and ML approaches.
• Facilitates the overall organization and coordination of statistical activities regarding biomarker research and development activities for specific studies and projects.
• Conducts and designs advanced data analysis for genomics and biomarker statistics, including statistical programming, and designs complex analysis algorithms.
• Has experience with RNA, olink and other biomarker data handling.
• Assumes responsibility for the production and accuracy of the Biomarker Evaluation Report with respect to statistical deliverables and interpretation of the results.
• Works independently on routine and complex statistical questions, modeling and tasks.
• Develops and implements standard processes for the analysis of routine (parts of) biomarker assessments.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics or Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, as required.
• Minimum supervision required.
• Experience using AI and ML approaches.
• Previous experience in independently leading biomarker study (mandatory).
• Previous clinical trial experience in industry (preferred).
• Strong knowledge on biomarker evaluation, especially in immunology and infections, type I diabetes, relevant parameters and underlying biology.
• Good knowledge of statistical programming languages including R (Bioconductor package and other relevant R packages for genetic data), Python.
• Experience of high-dimensional data analysis.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment.

To learn more about Syneos Health, visit http://www.syneoshealth.com.

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered, so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Summary

Hiring in select Europe countries only. Candidates must not require VISA sponsorship. This position is responsible for leading projects across multiple studies or programs. A Senior Biostatistician acts as the primary contact with the sponsor for all biostatistics related activities on assigned projects. This project will focus on biomarker data.