Senior Biostatistics Manager RWE - Remote East Coast, US

Fortrea; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Lead Biostatistician. This role involves leading complex studies, developing statistical sections, and reviewing analyses. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and have over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in SAS programming. Competitive salary between $130,000 and $145,000, with comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(K)

Flexible time off (FTO)

Company bonus where applicable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Lead Biostatistician in biotech, CRO, or pharmaceutical.
• Competence in SAP preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Solid knowledge of observational study processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex studies across multiple locations.
• Develop statistical sections of protocols under supervision.
• Conduct statistical reviews prior to client delivery.

Skills

Statistical software programming (SAS)

Communication of statistical concepts

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Doctoral degree in biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

Job description

Your responsibilities

Lead complex studies or complex, multi-protocol programs, potentially coordinating activities across multiple locations, providing statistical oversight and attending relevant project meetings

Lead the development of complex SAPs perform senior review of SAPs developed by other statisticians

Conduct overall statistical review of Tables Figures and Listings for complex studies prior to client delivery

Develop the statistical sections of the protocol for complex studies under the supervision of a statistical consultant

Present and share knowledge at monthly team meetings and at external scientific meetings and conferences

Attend bid defense meetings

Act as Subject Matter Expert and develop or review procedural documents, or work on new initiatives

Your profile

Advance degree in a relevant field such as biostatistics, computer sciences, etc. (Doctoral degree preferred)

5 or more years of solid experience of working as a Lead Biostatistician in either a biotech, CRO or pharmaceutical company

Ability to program in one or more statistical software packages (SAS) used to conduct statistical analyses; SAS proficiency including use of a variety of statistical procedures e.g., non-parametric analysis, linear and non-linear models, categorical data and survival analysis

Proven professional experience with SDTMs, ADaM datasets and TFLs

Proven ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts

A good knowledge of the overall observational study process

Competence in the preparation of SAPs, analysis, and reporting

Strong organizational skills, an autonomous and collaborative work style, a curious mind and a keen attention to detail

Pay Range: $130,000-$145,000 USD base annual salary

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.

The application deadline is September 30th, 2025.

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