Senior Biostatistician - Pharma Stats & Design (Equity)

AstraZeneca; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonuses

Equity-based awards

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Boston is seeking a Senior Biostatistician in Biostatistics. Under supervision, you will support study design, conduct analyses, and contribute to regulatory submissions, with opportunities to apply modelling and simulation.

This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and timely delivery in an office-based setting. A MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics and programming in SAS or R are required, with 1+ years of experience in pharma preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics containing a substantial statistical component.
• Programming knowledge in SAS or R.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Office-based role requiring problem solving and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical support to study design and interpretation under supervision.
• Statistical validation activities and analysis of information to inform design decisions.
• Apply modelling and simulation to inform study design and assess robustness of results.
• Develop a Statistical Analysis Plan for standard studies/projects.
• Produce analyses, graphics and tables for studies and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-Awareness

Organizational skills

Education

MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

AstraZeneca in Boston is seeking a Senior Biostatistician in Biostatistics. Under supervision, you will support study design, conduct analyses, and contribute to regulatory submissions, with opportunities to apply modelling and simulation.

This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and timely delivery in an office-based setting. A MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics and programming in SAS or R are required, with 1+ years of experience in pharma preferred.