Biostatistician - Clinical Data Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental & vision benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Professional development support

Conference attendance support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Biostatistician to join a data-driven clinical research team in Sandton. You will design statistical analyses for clinical trials, analyze complex data, and contribute to regulatory submissions, applying advanced statistics to drug development.

With 5+ years of experience and expertise in SAS or R, you will support multidisciplinary teams, validate analyses, and help implement innovative methodologies in a fast-paced pharmaceutical setting.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Biostatistician in pharma/biotech.
• Proficiency in SAS or R, with advanced statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design SAPs and endpoints for clinical trials.
• Perform analyses using SAS or R, including data exploration, hypothesis testing and modeling.
• Interpret results and support CSRs and regulatory submissions.
• Provide statistical consultation to development teams and project managers.
• Ensure quality and integrity of analyses through validation and documentation.

Skills

Biostatistics

Clinical trial design

Regulatory understanding

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Biostatistician to join their data-driven clinical research team in Sandton. In this role, you will be responsible for the statistical design of clinical trials and the rigorous analysis of complex clinical data to support drug development. Your expertise will be essential in interpreting study results and contributing to regulatory submissions. This is a key position within a leading pharmaceutical organization, offering the chance to apply advanced statistical methodologies to impactful research within the bustling Gauteng financial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Design clinical trial statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and specify study endpoints.
• Perform statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS or R, including data exploration, hypothesis testing, and modeling.
• Interpret statistical results and collaborate with medical writers to prepare clinical study reports (CSRs) and regulatory submission documents.
• Provide statistical expertise and consultation to clinical development teams, study statisticians, and project managers.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of statistical analyses through rigorous validation and documentation processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative statistical methodologies for clinical trial design and analysis.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Biostatistician in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS (preferred) or R, including experience with advanced statistical techniques.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, drug development processes, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, essential for working within multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive bonus opportunities.
• Full suite of health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Support for continuous professional development and attendance at scientific conferences.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment in Sandton.