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Senior Statistician

Planet Pharma
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1 week ago
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🚀We’re Hiring: Statistician/ Principal / Manager (Various Levels)

📍UK-Based | Hybrid/Remote

đź“…Permanent | Full-Time


Are you a stats pro with a passion forclinical research and innovation? Want to work onbreakthrough therapiesin areas of real, urgent patient need—often rare, under-served, or life-limiting conditions?


This is your chance to make real impact with a global health innovator thatputs patients first—not just in words, but in action.


We’re looking for aStatistical Scientist or Managerto join our client's growing Biostatistics team. Whether you're early in your career or bringing senior-level experience, there's room togrow, lead, and influencehere.


🎯What You’ll Be Doing:

✔ Designing and analysing clinical trials and observational studies (Oncology focus 🧬)

âś” Authoring SAPs, CRFs, TLF specs, and reports

✔ Collaborating across teams—stats, clinical, regulatory, data management

âś” Exploring real-world data, HTA, biomarkers, and more

âś” Bringing your critical thinking and innovation to the table


💡What You’ll Bring:

🔹 PhD or Master’s in Biostatistics or related field

🔹 Solid experience in pharma, CRO, academic or healthcare research (ESSENTIAL)

🔹 Involvement in study design stage / conduct simulations (ESSENTIAL)

🔹 Expertise inSAS, bonus points forR

🔹 Oncology trial experience = highly valued

🔹 Curious mindset, collaborative spirit, and great communication skills


🌍Why Join our client?

Because you’ll be part of something bigger. A company where patient outcomes drive every decision. Where science meets purpose. Where your work can directly impact lives.


They offer:

🔸 A hybrid working model (home + office)

🔸 An inclusive, collaborative culture

🔸 Career growth across global functions

🔸 Meaningful, mission-driven work


đź§ Ready to bring data to life?

Hit Apply to learn more. Let’s transform how life-changing treatments reach the people who need them most.


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