Biostatistician

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer匹

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Biostatistician to join the data science and analytics team in Mahikeng.

The role provides statistical expertise for clinical trials and research studies, collaborating with clinical operations, data management, and medical affairs to ensure robust study results.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a biostatistician in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficiency in SAS, R, or S-Plus and strong understanding of clinical trial design.

Responsibilities

• Design clinical trial protocols, including sample size calculations and analysis plans.
• Perform statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS, R, or similar software.
• Interpret results and collaborate with clinical teams for reports, publications, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and validate statistical analysis programs and methodologies.
• Ensure analyses comply with regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA) and company standards.

Skills

Strong statistical knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Biostatistician to join their data science and analytics team in Mahikeng . This position is vital for providing statistical expertise in the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials and research studies. You will work closely with clinical operations, data management, and medical affairs teams to ensure the integrity and validity of study results, ultimately contributing to the development and approval of new pharmaceutical products. This role requires a rigorous approach to statistical methodologies and a commitment to generating high-quality, defensible data within the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Design clinical trial protocols, including sample size calculations, randomization schemes, and statistical analysis plans.
• Perform statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS, R, or similar statistical software.
• Interpret analysis results and collaborate with clinical teams to prepare study reports, publications, and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to the development and validation of statistical analysis programs and methodologies.
• Ensure statistical methods and analyses comply with regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA) and company standards.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a biostatistician in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS (mandatory), R, or S-Plus.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistical principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment in Mahikeng .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and optical coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Support for continuing education and professional development in biostatistics.
• A stimulating work environment focused on innovation and data-driven decision-making in the North West .