Biostatistician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

Leeds, England

9 months ago

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Job Title: Biostatistician / Statistical Programmer

Location: United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Biostatistician / Statistical Programmer to join our growing clinical development team, supporting Oncology Phase I–II clinical trials.

You will play a key role in SAP development and updates as well as TFL (Tables, Figures, and Listings) programming to support Clinical Study Reports (CSR) and interim analyses. This is a hands-on role working closely with clinical and regulatory teams to ensure high-quality statistical deliverables that meet regulatory and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) for oncology clinical trials
Design and program TFL shells and TFL outputs for CSRs and interim analyses
Collaborate with clinical and data management teams to ensure statistical deliverables meet timelines and compliance standards
Perform programming and validation using SAS in line with internal standards
Support data interpretation and reporting for regulatory submissions and clinical decision-making

Requirements (Must-Have)

1–3 years’ experience as a Biostatistician or Statistical Programmer in oncology clinical trials (Phase I/II preferred)
Hands-on experience with SAS programming for TFL development and reporting
Experience with SAP development and updates for clinical studies
Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and statistical methodologies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desirable Skills

Experience in early-phase oncology trials
Familiarity with UK clinical research regulations and global trial standards
Prior involvement in regulatory submissions or CSR preparation
Experience working within a cross-functional clinical team

What We Offer

Competitive UK salary with benefits package
Opportunity to work on innovative oncology studies with real patient impact
Career progression in a growing biostatistics and clinical programming function
Hybrid/ Remote working with a balance of home-based flexibility and in-person collaboration

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