Senior Biostatistician

Warman O'Brien
Manchester
5 days ago
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Senior Statistician I / II – Global CRO – FSP – Remote – UK / Europe


Award-Winning CRO | Fully Remote | UK / Europe


Are you a seasoned Biostatistician ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values innovation, flexibility, and people-first culture? We’ve partnered with a leading, award-winning CRO that’s known for delivering excellence in clinical research — and they’re looking for aSenior Biostatistician I or IIto join their high-performing Study Delivery team.


🚀Your Impact Starts Here

As aSenior Biostatistician, you’ll take the lead on biostatistics and programming activities for studies of moderate complexity — from planning and monitoring to execution and delivery. Your work will be critical to ensuring clinical trials are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.


🔍What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll drive key statistical tasks including:

  • Contributing to protocol development: study design, sample size calculations, and patient randomization
  • Designing case report forms with statistical input
  • Creating statistical analysis plans and defining derived data
  • Designing and reviewing tables, listings, and figures for clinical study reports
  • Performing data analysis and interpreting results
  • Writing the statistical methods sections of integrated reports
  • Ensuring consistency across a program of studies

Bonus: Experience in Oncology is a plus — but not essential.


🎓What We’re Looking For

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field
  • 5+ years’ experience in a biostatistics role within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment
  • Strong grasp of applied parametric/nonparametric statistics and solid SAS programming skills
  • In-depth knowledge of study designs and clinical trial methodology
  • Strong communication skills — both written and verbal
  • Ability to translate complex statistical concepts for non-technical stakeholders


🌟Why Join?

This CRO isn’t just another name in the industry — it’s a place where careers are built, talents are nurtured, and people matter.

  • Career Progression: Whether you want to grow deeper into biostatistics or explore adjacent roles, there’s a clear path forward.
  • Learning Culture: You’ll be empowered with coaching and mentoring opportunities, and given the space to grow your expertise.
  • Flexible Working: 100% remote role with a focus on work-life balance.
  • Competitive Package: Excellent salary and benefits, tailored to today’s market and your experience.
  • People-First Culture: You’re not just an employee — you’re part of a collaborative, supportive team that feels more like family.


📩Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Send in your CV now — the team is looking to welcome a new Biostatistician onboardas soon as possible.

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