Principal Statistician

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Lead statistical strategy, design, analysis, and reporting activities across one or more clinical research projects or sponsor programmes .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • ArgentinaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in statistical strategy, design, and analysis for clinical research, with advanced proficiency in SAS programming and a strong understanding of regulatory standards and clinical trial methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Statistical Analysis Plans DevelopmentSAS Programming ExpertiseClinical Trial Design KnowledgeBiostatistical LeadershipProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisBiostatisticsClinical ResearchStatistical MethodologiesData ValidationSDTMADaMDerived DatasetsStatistical ReportingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsConsulting SkillsInfluencing SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsTime Management Skills

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentRegulatory StandardsMultidisciplinary CollaborationInspection-ReadinessTherapeutic Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead statistical strategy, design, analysis, and reporting activities across one or more clinical research projects or sponsor programmes
Develop and review Statistical Analysis Plans, study protocols, randomisation methodologies, and other key statistical deliverables
Provide expert statistical consultation to sponsors, project teams, and external stakeholders throughout the clinical trial lifecycle
Oversee the development, validation, and review of SAS programs, derived datasets, SDTM/ADaM datasets, and statistical outputs
Deliver high-quality tables, figures, listings, reports, and ad hoc analyses to support study objectives and decision-making
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, sponsors, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders to address statistical and reporting requirements
Mentor and guide biostatisticians on study design, analytical approaches, and statistical methodology
Contribute to process improvements, quality initiatives, policy development, and inspection-readiness activities to enhance efficiency and data quality
Represent the biostatistics function in sponsor meetings, external forums, and scientific discussions, keeping abreast of evolving statistical and regulatory developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc with at least 8 years' relevant experience, MSc with at least 6 years' relevant experience, or PhD with at least 4 years' relevant experience in biostatistics or a related field
Demonstrated experience as a lead or project biostatistician, providing statistical leadership across clinical research studies
Broad experience applying statistical methods across multiple phases of clinical development and across a variety of therapeutic areas
Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, statistical analysis, regulatory standards, and interactions within regulated research environments
Advanced SAS programming expertise, including experience with SDTM, ADaM, derived datasets, and statistical reporting outputs
Excellent project planning, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously
Strong communication, consulting, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and inclusive environment
Growth and career development opportunities
Opportunity to learn and grow
Mentoring and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to contribute to statistical methodologies and best practices