Biostatistician II

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Function independently as a lead statistician with minimal oversight .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis, database creation, and project management within a clinical research environment. Proficient in SAS programming and capable of mentoring junior team members while ensuring compliance with statistical methodologies and departmental SOPs.

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SAS ProgrammingStatistical AnalysisProject ManagementDatabase Structure UnderstandingMentorship and Teamwork

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisSample Size CalculationRandomization Scheme DevelopmentStatistical Analysis Plan DevelopmentStatistical Table ProgrammingStatistical Methodology ReviewDatabase CreationStatistical Completeness VerificationProject Budget MonitoringClinical Study Design

Soft Skills

MentorshipEffective TeamworkStrong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SAS BASESAS STATSAS MACROSAS GRAPH

Industry Keywords

BiostatisticsClinical ResearchStatistical PrinciplesDepartmental SOPsData Management Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function independently as a lead statistician with minimal oversight
Deliver project statistician tasks, including analysis database creation, statistical analyses, and formatted statistical analysis tables and summaries
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members
Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs and established statistical analysis and programming procedures
Lead project teams, conduct team meetings, maintain project timelines, assess resource requirements, allocate resources, and prepare project budgets
Interact directly with sponsors on statistical aspects of assigned projects
Coordinate with programmers and data management personnel on database maintenance, updates, and documentation
Provide guidance on database structures required for statistical analyses
Perform sample size calculations and review protocols for clinical study design and statistical methodology
Develop randomization schemes and associated documentation
Develop statistical analysis plans, analysis database specifications, and table and listing specifications
Program and/or validate statistical tables, especially efficacy endpoints, and oversee related programming and validation activities
Review reports, documents, and manuscripts; contribute to statistical methods sections and verify statistical completeness and consistency
Monitor project budgets and communicate potential scope changes to management
Provide departmental infrastructure support through presentations, training, departmental documents and policies, newsletters or libraries, and onboarding support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or a related field
2+ years of relevant experience
Solid SAS® programming skills, including proficiency in BASE, STAT, MACRO, and GRAPH
Strong understanding of database structures
Solid understanding of statistical principles and demonstrated statistical skills
Ability to provide mentorship and promote effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment
Ability to develop study specifications and support the review of data management documentation
Good project management skills, demonstrated through successful management of multiple projects and priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in the English language
Good organizational skills, with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities
Positive, collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with colleagues, project teams, and sponsors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement