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167702 Posted: 05/06/2025 Competitive Bristol, United Kingdom Permanent Respiratory AG- Large pharma group Must have 10 years+ experience Must have phase 3 lead experience We may have flex on level we hire at (if they meet the above requirements) See attached for specific job description for this group

Principal Biostatistician – EMEA Respiratory Group

ICON plc is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research. We take pride in fostering an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence. Join us in our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Principal Biostatistician to join our diverse and dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and advancing innovative treatments and therapies.

You will be part of our large pharma account group within the Full Service model, working across multiple projects with a strong focus on respiratory studies.

Key Responsibilities: Serve as the lead biostatistician for study programs, submissions, or individual studies of varying complexity. Oversee statistical activities that support ICON’s interactions with clients and regulatory agencies. Review and approve the statistical methods sections of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and contribute to statistical input in reports. Prepare and approve research proposals and budgets, providing statistical consulting and conducting analyses for clients. Participate in bid defense meetings and present at marketing meetings with prospective clients.

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Our client is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, shaping the future of clinical development. They are currently seeking a Principal Biostatistician to join their diverse and dynamic team. As the lead biostatistician for study programs, submissions, or individual studies of varying complexity, you will play a key role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting medical data, and advancing innovative treatments in the respiratory sector within the Full Service model.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead biostatistician for study programs and submissions, overseeing statistical activities supporting interactions with clients and regulatory agencies. Review and approve statistical methods sections of study protocols and analysis plans, contributing statistical input in reports. Prepare and approve research proposals and budgets, providing statistical consulting and analysis for clients. Participate in bid defense meetings and present at marketing meetings with prospective clients.

Your Profile:

Master’s degree or . in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a biostatistician in the clinical research industry. Strong leadership experience, particularly as the functional lead for statistics and programming on phase 3 studies. Expertise in estimands or study design. Experience in handling missing data and applying multiple imputation techniques. Respiratory experience is a plus.

This role offers a base salary commensurate with experience. Apply now to be part of a growing team shaping the future of healthcare intelligence and clinical research in the respiratory sector.

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