Senior Biostatistics Lead - Clinical Trials (Phase 3)

Cytel; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking an Associate Director of Biostatistics to support or lead clinical trials for a major Pharma client within the Global Therapeutic Statistics group. You will develop integrated analytical plans, apply advanced statistical methods, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure robust study outputs.

You will use SAS and/or R for QC, analyses, and modeling, coordinate activities across studies, and contribute to regulatory submissions while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics or related quantitative discipline; PhD preferred.
• 7+ years of experience supporting clinical trials in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of adaptive design and group sequential methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical activities for assigned Clinical Trials (mainly Phases 3) from protocol design to reporting.
• Represent Statistics on cross-functional trial teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Oversee internal programming and CRO contributions; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Statistical analysis capabilities

Communication skills

Independent work

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics

PhD preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Cytel is seeking an Associate Director of Biostatistics to support or lead clinical trials for a major Pharma client within the Global Therapeutic Statistics group. You will develop integrated analytical plans, apply advanced statistical methods, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure robust study outputs.

You will use SAS and/or R for QC, analyses, and modeling, coordinate activities across studies, and contribute to regulatory submissions while mentoring junior staff.