Job Summary
The Senior Biostatistician is responsible for providing statistical leadership and hands-on support for clinical development projects across multiple phases of clinical trials. The role involves leading statistical strategy, study design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. The Senior Biostatistician mentor’s junior statisticians, collaborates cross-functionally, and contributes to high-quality, timely statistical deliverables to support clinical and regulatory objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead statistical activities for assigned clinical studies or programs, including study design, sample size estimation, randomization, and analysis planning
- Develop, review, and finalize key statistical documents including Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), protocols (statistical sections), mock tables, listings, and figures (TLFs)
- Provide statistical input to clinical development plans and contribute to overall project strategy
- Ensure consistency, efficiency, and scientific rigor in statistical approaches across assigned studies
- Oversee and/or perform statistical analyses of clinical trial data across phases (Phase I–IV)
- Review and validate statistical outputs, tables, listings, and figures to ensure accuracy and interpretability
- Contribute to the preparation, review, and finalization of Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
- Support integrated analyses, pooled analyses, and exploratory analyses as required
- Provide statistical input and responses for regulatory submissions, health authority questions, and audits
- Ensure biostatistics activities comply with corporate SOPs, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, and other global agencies)
- Support inspections and internal audits by providing statistical documentation and explanations
- Work closely with Clinical Development, Data Management, Programming, Medical Writing, and Regulatory Affairs teams
- Communicate statistical concepts and results clearly to non-statistical stakeholders
- Participate in project team meetings and contribute to decision-making based on data-driven insights
- Provide technical review and quality oversight of statistical deliverables prepared by team members
- Contribute to the development and adoption of standard statistical methodologies and processes
- Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of statistical deliverables according to project timelines
- Adhere to and help improve internal SOPs, work instructions, and statistical standards
- Identify risks related to data quality or analysis and proactively propose mitigation strategies
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level biostatisticians on project work, statistical methods, and best practices
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- PhD/M.Sc. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience & Skills
- Strong understanding of statistical principles and clinical trial methodology
- Hands-on experience across multiple clinical trial phases and therapeutic areas
- Solid experience contributing to regulatory submissions and interacting with regulatory agencies
- Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS (and/or R), phoenix winNonlin and SPSS.
- Knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and their application in clinical trials
- Ability to independently lead studies and manage multiple priorities
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership without direct line management responsibility
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and compliance
Skills: clinical trials,biostatistics,deliverables