Senior Biostatistician — Lead Phase I-IV Trials & Analytics

Cytel; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking an experienced Principal Biostatistician to lead statistical activities across Phase I–IV clinical trials embedded with a sponsor client. You will influence development plans, protocols, and integrated analyses, using advanced methods and machine learning as appropriate.

Ideal candidates hold a statistics degree with 9+ years in clinical trials, demonstrate independent leadership, and can guide junior statisticians while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics or related discipline.
• 9+ years supporting clinical trials in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and flexible leadership.
• Attention to detail and quality focus with strong communication skills.
• SAS programming skills for QCing outputs and tables.
• Knowledge of R programming (R Shiny/Python).

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical activities for Clinical Trials (Phases 1–4) from protocol design to reporting.
• Represent Statistics on cross-functional trial teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of internal programming and CRO contributions.
• Contribute technically on Safety Reporting, ISS/ISE, and regulatory inquiries.
• Use SAS and/or R for QC, analyses, modelling and simulations.
• Oversee junior Statisticians as required.

Skills

SAS

R

Python

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics

Tools

SAS

R

R Shiny

Python

Job description

Cytel is seeking an experienced Principal Biostatistician to lead statistical activities across Phase I–IV clinical trials embedded with a sponsor client. You will influence development plans, protocols, and integrated analyses, using advanced methods and machine learning as appropriate.

Ideal candidates hold a statistics degree with 9+ years in clinical trials, demonstrate independent leadership, and can guide junior statisticians while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.