Senior Biostatistician - Clinical Trials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Biostatistician in Vereeniging to lead the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials within our Scientific Research & Development division. You will ensure statistical integrity, support drug development, and collaborate with clinical researchers and regulators.

The role requires PhD/Masters in Biostatistics, a minimum of 5 years in biostatistics, and proficiency in SAS/R/SPSS.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Biostatistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in biostatistics focusing on clinical trials.
• Proficiency in SAS, R, or SPSS.
• Strong regulatory and reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze clinical trial data and protocols.
• Prepare study reports and regulatory submissions.
• Guide cross-functional teams in trial design.
• Mentor junior biostatisticians and share best practices.

Skills

Biostatistics knowledge

Clinical trial analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Education

PhD in Biostatistics

Master's in Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

SPSS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Biostatistician to play a lead role in the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials within their Scientific Research & Development division, based in Vereeniging. You will be responsible for ensuring the statistical integrity of research studies, contributing to drug development and validation. This role requires a strong understanding of statistical methodologies applied to healthcare research and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including clinical researchers, data managers, and regulatory affairs specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Design clinical trial protocols, including sample size calculations and statistical analysis plans.
• Perform statistical analyses of clinical trial data using SAS, R, or similar software.
• Interpret statistical results and contribute to the preparation of study reports, manuscripts, and regulatory submissions.
• Provide statistical expertise and guidance to research teams throughout the trial lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA) for statistical reporting.
• Mentor junior biostatisticians and contribute to departmental best practices.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in biostatistics, with a focus on clinical trial analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages such as SAS, R, or SPSS.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-focused environment in Vereeniging.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
• Support for continuous learning, including advanced training and conference attendance.
• Exposure to cutting-edge clinical research and drug development projects.