Principal Statistician II

Quanticate; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Statistician to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading statistical consultancy projects and providing expert advice on clinical trial design. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor junior statisticians while collaborating with top experts in a flexible and supportive environment. With a commitment to quality and integrity, this organization offers competitive pay and industry-leading benefits, ensuring that employees can thrive both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about statistics and eager to make a significant impact in the field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Home working allowance

Flexible working hours

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional holiday days

Pension with company matching

Private medical scheme with Bupa

Free standard eye test every two years

Employee Assistance Program

Service recognition awards

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Strong statistical expertise with experience in clinical trials.
• Experience in SAS programming and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistician for clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
• Develop and validate statistical models based on study protocols.

Skills

SAS Programming

Statistical Expertise

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

MSc in Biostatistics

MSc in Statistics

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Statistician to join our growing team. The successful applicant will work as part of global teams, supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies across many therapeutic areas. Quanticate values quality first, integrity, care, people, commitment to delivery, and inspiration. Employees are offered flexible and friendly working conditions, competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for progression, in an environment where they can collaborate with top experts in the field.

As Principal Statistician, you will be responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of statistical models and providing statistical support for clinical studies. You will serve as a Statistical Lead for large-scale clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time and to a high standard. You will lead statistical consultancy projects, advising clients on all aspects of statistical trial design and conduct. A key aspect of the role is providing face-to-face advice to clients on study design, whether frequentist or Bayesian. Experience with simulation methods in trial design is advantageous but not essential. Throughout your activities, you will also provide guidance and mentorship to other statisticians in the group.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as lead statistician for clinical trials, including planning, analyzing, and reporting, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
2. Develop and validate statistical models and analyses based on study protocols.
3. Write statistical analysis plans and reports.
4. Provide guidance and mentorship to other statisticians in the group.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop study protocols that meet regulatory requirements.
6. Potentially take line management responsibility for junior statisticians.
7. Lead statistical consultancy projects, providing expert advice on study design and conduct.
8. Perform ad hoc statistical duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Strong statistical expertise with experience in clinical trials.
• Experience in SAS programming.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, with experience leading large-scale projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (discussable based on experience).
• Home working allowance.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional holiday days.
• Pension with company matching.
• Private medical scheme with Bupa.
• Free standard eye test every two years.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family.
• Service recognition awards at 5, 10, and 15 years.
• Death in service scheme.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for learning and development, including mentoring, coaching, e-learning, and job shadowing.