Principal Biostatistician, FSP

Clinical Outcomes Solutions

. Lead statistical activities for assigned Clinical Trials (Phases 1 to 4) independently from protocol design to reporting of results.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • India, South AfricaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading statistical activities for clinical trials, utilizing SAS and R for data analysis and quality control, while providing oversight and mentorship to junior statisticians. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to safety reporting and regulatory submissions.

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SAS ProgrammingR ProgrammingClinical Trials SupportStatistical AnalysisLeadership in Statistics

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Hard Skills

Statistical MethodsMachine LearningDeep Learning AlgorithmsInferential Statistical AnalysesModelling/SimulationQC of DatasetsEfficacy/Safety TablesExploratory AnalysesIntegrated Analytical ApproachesSafety Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailInnovative LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SASRR ShinyPython

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryClinical TrialsHealth AuthoritiesCRO Contributions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead statistical activities for assigned Clinical Trials (Phases 1 to 4) independently from protocol design to reporting of results.
Represent Statistics function on cross-functional trial and possibly indication/project teams.
Collaborate effectively with all cross-functional stakeholders.
Oversee internal programming activities and/or CRO contributions on assigned clinical trials.
Contribute to or lead Safety Reporting, ISS/ISE, responses to Health Authorities, and Publications.
Use SAS and/or R for QC of datasets and deliverables, inferential statistical analyses, modelling/simulation, and exploratory analyses.
Contribute to initiatives at Cytel or sponsor side.
Provide oversight of more junior Statisticians.
Formulate integrated analytical approaches using statistical methods, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms to discover actionable insights and automate recurring processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in statistics or a related discipline.
9+ years supporting clinical trials in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and flexibility through effective and innovative leadership.
Attention to detail and quality focused, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, innovative, and collaborative behaviours.
SAS programming skills for QCing critical outputs, Efficacy/Safety tables, and working closely with Programmers.
Knowledge of R programming (R Shiny/Python).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consistent training, development and support
Significant professional growth
Autonomy and ownership in work
Support from Cytel while embedded with a pharmaceutical client