Principal Statistician, Biostatistics

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Statistician, Biostatistics to provide strategic statistical leadership for clinical development programs and client engagements.


In this role, you will lead the statistical planning and analysis of multiple clinical studies, while serving as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal teams. The successful candidate will bring deep industry expertise, technical excellence, and strong leadership skills to drive successful project outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and perform statistical planning and analysis for multiple clinical studies
• Provide high-level statistical consulting to clients
• Direct and mentor statisticians and statistical programmers
• Collaborate with senior client executives and stakeholders
• Present statistics-based insights and recommendations
• Contribute to industry thought leadership through publications and conference presentations

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Doctoral degree in statistics (required)
• 15+ years of pharmaceutical or CRO experience
• 10+ years of technical project management experience leading statisticians and statistical programmers
• Strong knowledge of CDISC, SDTM, and ADaM standards
• Excellent SAS programming skills, including datasets and TFLs
• Proven experience developing, writing, publishing, and presenting industry papers at conferences
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and client-facing skills
• Recognized industry authority among clients and peers
• Experience in neurodegenerative disease is preferred, but not required