Remote Biostatistician

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy health/dental/vision coverage

Fully remote work

Professional development allowances

Competitive salary with incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Biostatistician to join our client's R&D team on a fully remote basis. You will design analysis plans, run analyses in SAS and R, and interpret results for clinical trials, ensuring scientific rigor across studies conducted nationwide.

The role requires a master's or PhD in Biostatistics, 5+ years in pharma/biotech, and strong communication. Enjoy a flexible remote working arrangement with competitive compensation and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Biostatistician in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proficiency in SAS, R, and S-Plus; strong understanding of clinical trial design and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design SAPs for clinical studies and research projects.
• Perform statistical analyses using SAS and R.
• Interpret results and contribute to clinical study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, data managers, and stakeholders to define endpoints.
• Ensure methodologies comply with ICH and industry best practices.
• Develop and validate statistical programs and datasets.

Skills

SAS

R

S-Plus

Statistical analysis

Independent work

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Biostatistician to join their research and development team on a fully remote basis. This position is critical for designing statistical analysis plans, performing complex statistical analyses, and interpreting results for clinical trials and other research projects. You will play a key role in ensuring the scientific rigor and validity of our client's pharmaceutical research, providing essential statistical expertise from anywhere in the country. This is a significant opportunity for a statistician who thrives in a remote setting and wants to contribute to cutting-edge pharmaceutical innovation, supporting projects relevant to the Nelspruit region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for clinical studies and research projects.
• Perform statistical analyses using SAS, R, or other statistical software.
• Interpret statistical results and contribute to the preparation of clinical study reports, manuscripts, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, data managers, and other stakeholders to define study objectives and endpoints.
• Ensure statistical methodologies and analyses adhere to regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH) and industry best practices.
• Develop and validate statistical programs and datasets for accuracy and reliability.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Biostatistician in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages such as SAS (required), R, and S-Plus.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistical inference, and modeling techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development allowances.
• Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking pharmaceutical research and development.