Principal Biostatistician — Global Study Leader & Standards

Biogen, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Biogen, Inc. is seeking a Principal Biostatistician to lead biostatistics across products and therapeutic areas. You will shape protocol development, analysis plans, data edits, and study reports while ensuring quality and regulatory readiness. You will review analyses conducted by others and collaborate with regulatory, CROs, and external partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, rigorous statistical thinking, and the ability to drive standards across multiple projects in a global environment.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS in Biostatistics or equivalent with relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of statistical principles and trial design.
• Ability to provide innovative technical solutions and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead biostatistics for one or more drug programs and supervise study statisticians.
• Develop standards across protocols, analysis plans, and study reports.
• Review study setups (randomization, CRFs, data edits) for quality and consistency.
• Perform analyses, interpret results, and prepare clinical study reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including regulatory, CROs, and external partners.
• Contribute as CDT statistician under supervision as needed.

Skills

SAS programming

Clinical trial design

Statistical analysis

Regulatory guidelines

Leadership

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in Biostatistics/Statistics or equivalent

MS in Biostatistics/Statistics or equivalent

Job description

Biogen, Inc. is seeking a Principal Biostatistician to lead biostatistics across products and therapeutic areas. You will shape protocol development, analysis plans, data edits, and study reports while ensuring quality and regulatory readiness. You will review analyses conducted by others and collaborate with regulatory, CROs, and external partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, rigorous statistical thinking, and the ability to drive standards across multiple projects in a global environment.