Biostatistician - Pharmaceutical Research

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Biostatistician to join a pharmaceutical research team in Benoni. This hybrid role focuses on the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data, ensuring robustness of findings and supporting regulatory submissions.

The role requires collaboration with clinical scientists, data managers, and medical writers, strong statistical foundation, and excellent communication of complex concepts.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Biostatistician in pharma/biotech.
• Proficiency in SAS, R, or SPSS; strong trial design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical input during design of clinical trials, including sample size calculations and protocol development.
• Develop SAPs and define methods for analyzing clinical trial data.
• Perform statistical analyses using SAS, R, or SPSS; interpret results and report findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

R

SPSS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Biostatistician to join their pharmaceutical research team in Benoni . In this hybrid role, you will be instrumental in the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data, ensuring the robustness and validity of research findings. You will collaborate closely with clinical scientists, data managers, and medical writers to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive drug development. This position requires a strong statistical foundation and the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide statistical input during the design of clinical trials, including sample size calculations and protocol development.
• Develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and define the methods for analyzing clinical trial data.
• Perform statistical analyses using SAS, R, or other statistical software packages.
• Interpret analysis results, prepare statistical reports, and contribute to clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with data management to ensure data quality and integrity for statistical 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), R, or SPSS.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistical methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH guidelines).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in statistical programming and methodology.
• Collaborative research environment with exposure to diverse clinical development projects.
• Contribution to groundbreaking pharmaceutical research that impacts patient health.