Biostatistician - Clinical Data Analysis

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Fully remote

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Biostatistician to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will design SAPs, perform complex statistical analyses for clinical trials, and help interpret results for regulatory submissions.

The role requires a Master's/Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related field with 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in SAS and R; strong regulatory knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Biostatistician, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as SAS (required) and R.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial methodologies and regulatory requirements for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for clinical studies.
• Perform statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS, R, or similar statistical software.
• Interpret statistical results and collaborate with other teams to translate findings into conclusions and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of clinical study reports (CSRs) and regulatory submission documents.
• Ensure adherence to statistical best practices, regulatory guidelines, and company SOPs.
• Consult with study teams on study design, sample size calculations, and data collection strategies.

Skills

SAS

R

Statistical Analysis

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Biostatistician to join their high-performing, remote-based team. This position is critical for designing statistical analysis plans, conducting complex statistical analyses, and interpreting results for clinical trials and research projects. You will work closely with clinical operations, data management, and regulatory affairs teams to ensure the rigorous statistical integrity of study data and reports. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical research and development in a fully remote capacity, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa . We seek a quantitative expert passionate about leveraging statistical methods to drive scientific discovery and support regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for clinical studies.
• Perform statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS, R, or similar statistical software.
• Interpret statistical results and collaborate with other teams to translate findings into conclusions and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of clinical study reports (CSRs) and regulatory submission documents.
• Ensure adherence to statistical best practices, regulatory guidelines, and company SOPs.
• Consult with study teams on study design, sample size calculations, and data collection strategies.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Biostatistician , preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry .
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as SAS (required) and R.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial methodologies and regulatory requirements for data analysis.
• Experience with various statistical methods, including regression, survival analysis, and mixed models.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, suitable for a remote working environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible working hours and full remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities, including advanced training and conference attendance.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating remote work environment focused on innovation.