Remote Biostatistician

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & stock options

Remote work flexibility

Comprehensive health insurance

Home office setup allowance

Exposure to drug development programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Biostatistician to join our global clinical development team. This fully remote role demands expertise in trial design, data analysis, and regulatory submission support from your home office.

You will design analysis plans, run complex analyses in SAS/R, interpret results, and contribute to publications while collaborating with clinicians, data managers, and regulatory experts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in Biostatistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in biostatistics for pharma/biotech, focused on clinical trials.
• Proficiency in SAS and R; S-Plus familiarity a plus.
• Strong data analysis, interpretation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, including sample size and randomization schemes.
• Perform complex statistical analyses using SAS, R, or other software.
• Interpret results and contribute to regulatory submissions and publications.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure appropriate methods across the trial lifecycle.
• Provide statistical guidance on study design, data collection, and analysis strategies.
• Stay current with advancements in statistical methodologies for clinical research.

Skills

SAS

R

Clinical trial design

Statistical modeling

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Master's in Biostatistics

Tools

S-Plus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Biostatistician to join their global clinical development team. This fully remote position requires a sophisticated understanding of statistical principles applied to clinical trial design, data analysis, and interpretation. You will be instrumental in ensuring the scientific rigor and validity of clinical studies, contributing to regulatory submissions and publications. Working collaboratively with clinicians, data managers, and regulatory experts from your home office, you will play a key role in advancing innovative pharmaceutical products through rigorous statistical analysis and methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, including sample size calculations and randomization schemes.
• Perform complex statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS, R, or other statistical software.
• Interpret statistical results and contribute to the preparation of clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure the appropriate statistical methodology is applied throughout the trial lifecycle.
• Provide statistical expertise and guidance on study design, data collection, and analysis strategies.
• Stay current with advancements in statistical methodologies and their applications in clinical research.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a biostatistician in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on clinical trials.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages such as SAS (highly preferred), R, or S-Plus.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, statistical modeling, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively and independently in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with comprehensive bonus and stock options.
• Complete remote work flexibility, offering unparalleled work-life integration.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• Exciting opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge drug development programs.