Senior Biostatistician (Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Biostatistician to join a data-driven team on a fully remote basis, supporting clinical trials and research studies. You will design SAPs, perform advanced analyses, and interpret results for diverse audiences.

The role requires 5–7 years in biostatistics within pharma/biotech, expert SAS/R skills, and strong collaboration abilities for remote teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in biostatistics within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Expert proficiency in SAS or R.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, statistical inference, and survival analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, adapted for remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for clinical trials and research projects.
• Perform complex statistical analyses using SAS, R, or similar software.
• Interpret statistical results and prepare study reports, tables, figures, and listings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data collection requirements and ensure data quality.
• Contribute to the design of clinical trial protocols, ensuring appropriate statistical methodology.
• Mentor junior biostatisticians and provide statistical expertise across projects.

Skills

Biostatistics expertise

Analytical thinking

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Biostatistician to join their data-driven organization on a fully remote basis, supporting operations associated with Randburg . This critical role involves designing statistical analysis plans, conducting complex statistical analyses, and interpreting results for clinical trials and research studies. You will work closely with clinical development, data management, and medical affairs teams to ensure the integrity and validity of study data. This fully remote position requires a sophisticated understanding of statistical methodologies and a proven ability to communicate technical findings effectively to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) for clinical trials and research projects.
• Perform complex statistical analyses using SAS, R, or similar statistical software.
• Interpret statistical results and prepare study reports, tables, figures, and listings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data collection requirements and ensure data quality.
• Contribute to the design of clinical trial protocols, ensuring appropriate statistical methodology.
• Mentor junior biostatisticians and provide statistical expertise across projects.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in biostatistics within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Expert proficiency in statistical programming software such as SAS or R.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, statistical inference, and survival analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, adapted for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• A highly competitive annual salary and an attractive bonus program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences and training.
• Cutting-edge technology and software resources for statistical analysis.
• The significant advantage of a fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional work-life balance.