Biostatistician

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Biostatistician to join its R&D team in Randburg. You will design, analyze and interpret clinical trial data, ensuring statistical integrity across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Statistics/ Biostatistics, at least 5 years’ experience, and proficiency in SAS or R. Collaboration with operations, data management and medical affairs will be essential to project success.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Biostatistician in pharma/biotech.
• Proficiency in SAS or R.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, methodology, and regulatory requirements (FDA/EMA/SAHPRA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design clinical trials, including sample size calculations and randomization schemes.
• Develop SAPs for clinical studies.
• Perform SAS/R analyses and generate tables, listings, and figures.
• Interpret results and contribute to study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with statistical standards, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Statistics

PhD in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Biostatistician to join their dedicated research and development team based in Randburg . This role is integral to the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data, ensuring the statistical integrity of research findings. You will collaborate closely with clinical operations, data management, and medical affairs teams to provide expert statistical input throughout the product lifecycle. This position offers a challenging opportunity to contribute to significant pharmaceutical research and development projects within the bustling economic hub of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide statistical expertise in the design of clinical trials, including sample size calculations and randomization schemes.
• Develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for clinical studies.
• Perform statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS or R, generating tables, listings, and figures.
• Interpret statistical results and contribute to clinical study reports, manuscripts, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure adherence to statistical standards, regulatory guidelines, and company SOPs.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Biostatistician, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages such as SAS or R.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, study design, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, SAHPRA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical aid and retirement planning.
• Opportunities for professional development and attendance at scientific conferences.
• Exposure to diverse and impactful clinical development programs.
• A collaborative team environment focused on scientific rigor and innovation in Randburg.
• Contribution to advancing healthcare through robust statistical analysis and interpretation.