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Principal Biostatistician

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UK, Romania, Poland+3 more, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia
Salary
Undisclosed
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Senior
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27 Nov 2026
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AI Summary

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The Principal Biostatistician leads statistical strategy and delivery across clinical-development studies, including complex and late-phase designs. The role authors and reviews protocols and statistical analysis plans, performs sample-size and adaptive-design work, and oversees SAS outputs for clinical-trial reporting. It partners directly with sponsors, project teams, vendors, and data monitoring committees while supporting regulatory submissions. The position also includes quality oversight, mentoring of other biostatisticians, budget monitoring, and contribution to departmental standards.

Role DNA

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Job Complexity

5/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

5/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

5/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

5/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThis is a senior clinical-statistics leadership role requiring deep expertise in trial methodology, regulatory standards, SAS programming, and submission-quality deliverables. The incumbent independently leads studies and advises sponsors while managing scientific, operational, and budget risks.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate
$175,000
US market range (per year)$145k–$210k
AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer compensation was disclosed. The figures are estimated annual USD market compensation for a principal-level clinical biostatistician and are not employer-verified.

Core skills

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Sample interview questions
How do you develop a statistical analysis plan for a complex clinical study?

I start by aligning the estimands, endpoints, analysis populations, and handling of intercurrent events with the protocol and clinical objectives. I then define the statistical methods, missing-data strategy, multiplicity controls, and detailed table, listing, and figure shells, ensuring the plan is operationally implementable and compliant with relevant standards.

Describe your experience with adaptive clinical-trial designs.

I have evaluated and implemented adaptive methods such as sample-size re-estimation and interim-analysis approaches. My focus is on preserving Type I error, documenting decision rules clearly, coordinating unblinded processes appropriately, and ensuring the design is acceptable to sponsors and regulators.

How do you ensure quality in SAS deliverables for clinical trials?

I use documented programming specifications, controlled validation processes, independent QC where appropriate, and traceability from raw data through analysis datasets to final outputs. I also review outputs for consistency across analyses and confirm that derived variables and analysis populations conform to the SAP.

How would you communicate a complex statistical issue to a sponsor without a technical statistics background?

I would explain the decision in terms of the clinical question, risk, and expected impact on interpretation rather than leading with statistical jargon. I use concise visuals or examples, state the available options and assumptions, and provide a clear recommendation while documenting the final decision.

What is your approach to managing competing study deadlines and scope changes?

I prioritize activities by patient-safety, regulatory, and database-lock milestones; maintain a transparent delivery plan; and identify risks early. When scope changes arise, I assess the statistical and programming impact, communicate required timelines and resources, and support formal change-control and budget discussions.

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Job Description

Provides statistical support for all phases of clinical development. Specific responsibilities include writing and reviewing statistical sections of protocols, writing and reviewing statistical analysis plans including complex study designs, conducting statistical analyses and presenting results to project teams and sponsors, and developing SAS programs for tables, listings, figures and analysis datasets in accordance with Precision and/or sponsor procedures or study specific guidelines.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

  • Generate and/or verify randomization schedules
  • Develop and review statistical methods of the clinical study protocol including complex study designs
  • Provide and/or verify sample size calculations. Perform or assist with advanced calculations including adaptive design
  • Provide input into development of case report forms (CRFs)
  • Author statistical analysis plans, including development of table, figure and listing shells, complex study design and late phase
  • Review statistical analysis plans written by other biostatisticians
  • Generate analysis datasets, tables, figures, and listings to support the analysis of clinical trials data using SAS
  • Perform quality control for statistical based SAS programs and other study documents (e.g., presentations and reports)
  • Provide or supervise programming and statistical support to supplemental or exploratory analyses for regulatory agencies or any other internal and external ad-hoc requests
  • Ability to serve as a biostatistical consultant to company staff globally, with understanding of varying regional perspectives
  • Review output across programs to ensure consistency.
  • Provide statistical analysis and reports to Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) as the unblinded biostatistician
  • Review statistical sections of clinical study reports
  • Work directly with sponsors, project managers, and external vendors on statistics related project components. Interact directly with study team
  • Interact directly with sponsors
  • Lead all statistical activities for study within timelines
  • Independently perform budget health review on projects and review monthly invoices
  • Perform oversight responsibilities on projects for other biostatisticians
  • Assist with budget development and present at bid defense meetings
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of departmental procedures and standards (templates, SOPs, WIs etc.)
  • Review study tasks to ensure study being conducted in line with agreed budget; identify change in scope
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 10+ years experience; PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 7+ years experience

Other Required:

  • Experience with SAS
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as the ICH guidelines, CDISC data structures, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA guidelines
  • Broad knowledge and superior understanding of advanced statistical concepts and techniques

Preferred:

  • Experience with Oncology and rare diseases
  • Broad experience with late phase and/or submissions
  • Experience in consulting with clients on study design
  • Superior understanding of a specific therapeutic area and/or statistical methodology (eg, adaptive design, missing data)

Skills:

  • Mastery of statistical principles underlying clinical trials
  • Mastery of SAS programming skills and familiarity with other packages
  • Outstanding statistical skills
  • Excellent consultative skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, time management, and ability to coordinate workload and meet established deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent presentation skills

Competencies:

  • Sound judgment/decision making
  • Ability to establish and teach others to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
  • Service oriented, accountable and flexible
  • Competency in written and spoken English
  • Follow and train others on applicable regulations, including FDA, ICH, and Precision Policies and Procedures

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