Client Dedicated Lead Statistician - Medical Affairs, FSP

Thermofisher; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Stock Purchase Plan

PTO 120 hours

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an embedded Lead Biostatistician/Senior Staff Scientist to design and implement statistical methodologies for complex clinical trials and research projects in immunology. You will collaborate with a global team, mentor colleagues, and provide strategic guidance on study design and analysis.

The role requires advanced biostatistics expertise, regulatory submissions experience, and strong communication to translate complex statistics for non‑technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience in clinical trial design, analysis, and reporting.
• Preferred fields: Biostatistics, Statistics, or closely related quantitative field.
• Experience with Benefit-risk analysis and post‑marketing analysis, RWE, claims database.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages (SAS, R).
• Knowledge of regulatory submissions and FDA guidelines.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication to explain complex statistical concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership in statistical consulting and collaboration.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement statistical methodologies for complex clinical trials and research projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide strategic guidance on study design and analysis.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.

Skills

SAS

R

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in Biostatistics or related field

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Bring your statistical expertise to research that could shape the future of immunology. As an embedded Lead Biostatistician, you’ll partner with a global biotech team focused on autoimmune disease, helping turn complex data into insights that support better decisions for patients.

You’ll join an entrepreneurial environment where scientific curiosity, shared ownership, and close collaboration are part of the work. Build trusted partnerships across connected teams, contribute to innovative research, and keep growing your expertise as you help advance possibilities for people living with autoimmune disease.

As a Senior Staff Scientist in Biostatistics at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will design and implement statistical methodologies for complex clinical trials and research projects, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide strategic guidance on study design and analysis. This position offers opportunities to contribute to significant research while working with advanced statistical tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 10 years of experience in clinical trial design, analysis, and reporting
• Preferred Fields of Study: Biostatistics, Statistics, or closely related quantitative field
• Experience with Benefit-risk analysis
• Experience with Post‑marketing analysis, RWE, claims database
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages (SAS, R, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodology and clinical research principles
• Experience with regulatory submissions and FDA guidelines
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong communication abilities to explain complex statistical concepts to non‑technical audiences
• Demonstrated leadership in statistical consulting and collaboration
• Ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to team development
• Experience with clinical data standards (CDISC preferred)
• Knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $135,000.00–$175,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards