Principal Biostatistician

ICON Strategic Solutions; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare research organization is seeking a Senior Biostatistician to provide statistical services for clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics and 5+ years of experience, particularly in oncology late-phase trials. Responsibilities include statistical analysis and developing standard requirements. The role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits designed to support work-life balance, family well-being, and career growth. Join us in shaping the future of clinical development.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in biostatistics, with 3+ years required if holding a Ph.D.
• Experience in late-phase clinical trials in oncology.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical services including analysis, interpretation, design, and reporting of data evidence.
• Develop and maintain standard statistical requirements in data analysis tools.
• Align statistical requirements with therapeutic area needs.

Skills

Biostatistical experience

Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP)

Strong validation skills

Communication skills

Oncology clinical trials

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field

Job description

Senior Biostatistician (Client dedicated Fully remote)

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Principal Biostatistician you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing

• Provides statistical services including analysis, interpretation, design, and reporting or communication of data evidence for discovery, manufacturing, research, development, and/or marketed product needs
• The service holder is responsible to develop and maintain standard statistical requirements in data analysis tools and templates, compliant to industry standards and health authority regulations
• Standard statistical requirements are aligned with therapeutic area / disease area needs as well as study design consideration

Your profile

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with 5+ years of biostatistical experience (3+ years with Ph.D.).
• Experience in oncology late-phase clinical trials
• Strong validation skills and experience in ADaM and output QC
• Solid knowledge of SDTM and eCRF
• Proven experience in writing Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP)
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversightExcellent communication skillsb>
• Experience with multiple myeloma clinical trials (Preferred)
• Regulatory submission experience (Preferred)

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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