Lead Biostatistician - EMEA
Posted 1 day ago by i-Pharm Consulting
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Biostatistician role focuses on driving statistical strategy for clinical trials across EMEA within a leading global CRO. This position involves influencing trial design, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact results. The role is remote-based in the UK with occasional travel and is contracted for 6 months inside IR35. Candidates will leverage their expertise in biostatistics to make a significant impact on clinical development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead statistical strategy on complex clinical trials
- Advise on protocols, sample sizes, and randomisation
- Develop and review statistical analysis plans and study documents
- Oversee and validate outputs (tables, listings, reports)
- Partner with programming and data management teams
- Ensure delivery meets timelines and budgets
- Act as the key statistical contact for sponsors
Key Skills:
- MSc/PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 4+ years’ clinical trial experience in CRO or pharma
- Strong SAS and statistical expertise
- Confident communicator with proven leadership skills
- Organised, adaptable, and proactive
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Lead Biostatistician – EMEA
Location: Remote (UK-based, Occasional Travel)
Contract: 6 Months, Inside IR35
Overview: We’re partnering with a leading global CRO seeking a Lead Biostatistician to drive statistical strategy across EMEA studies. This role offers the chance to influence trial design, lead cross-functional collaborations, and deliver high-impact results for global research.
Responsibilities:
- Lead statistical strategy on complex clinical trials
- Advise on protocols, sample sizes, and randomisation
- Develop and review statistical analysis plans and study documents
- Oversee and validate outputs (tables, listings, reports)
- Partner with programming and data management teams
- Ensure delivery meets timelines and budgets
- Act as the key statistical contact for sponsors
Requirements:
- MSc/PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 4+ years’ clinical trial experience in CRO or pharma
- Strong SAS and statistical expertise
- Confident communicator with proven leadership skills
- Organised, adaptable, and proactive
Why Join? Make an impact on meaningful studies across EMEA, while advancing your leadership in biostatistics. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise drives progress in clinical development.
If you are interested in finding out more about this role or others, please contact Sharleney Chandraratna at schandraratna@i-pharmconsulting.com or call: +44 (0) 2075510732