Biostatistician, Clinical Trials (Hybrid) – Stellenbosch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Biostatistician for our client in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific validity within a hybrid work setup that blends on-site facilities with remote work.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in statistics/biostatistics, has 4+ years in pharma/biotech, is proficient in SAS and R, and can collaborate across clinical development, data management,

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in statistics/biostatistics or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of biostatistics experience in pharma/biotech with clinical trials.
• Proficiency in SAS (mandatory) and R.

Responsibilities

• Design clinical trial protocols and perform sample size calculations.
• Develop Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) outlining analysis methods.
• Perform statistical analyses of trial data using SAS or R.
• Interpret results and prepare statistical reports for regulatory submissions.
• Mentor junior biostatisticians and contribute to the biostatistics group.

Skills

Biostatistics expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

CDISC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Biostatistician for our client in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific validity within a hybrid work setup that blends on-site facilities with remote work.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in statistics/biostatistics, has 4+ years in pharma/biotech, is proficient in SAS and R, and can collaborate across clinical development, data management,