Senior Principal Biostatistician

🕒 September 15

🌐 United Kingdom, South Africa – Remote

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote 🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧪 Clinical Research

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ICON plc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

ICON plc is a global provider of clinical, consulting, and commercial services across various sectors in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. They offer a wide range of clinical solutions, including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety solutions, early clinical laboratories, and medical imaging. ICON also provides technology solutions that support drug development from early phases to post-marketing. Their therapeutic expertise spans cardiovascular, oncology, internal medicine, and more, with a strong focus on transformative therapies like cell and gene therapies and biosimilars. ICON is recognized as a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO), regularly providing thought leadership and contributing to industry publications and events. Their services are tailored to optimize clinical trials, offer regulatory intelligence, and deliver real-world evidence through robust data analysis and patient-centric solutions.

📋 Description

• Lead statistical methodologies and contribute to the design and analysis of clinical studies • Oversee biostatistics workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations • Design and implement statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, aligned with study objectives and regulatory guidelines • Oversee statistical analysis of clinical data and provide insights and interpretations for decision-making and reporting • Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, and data management teams • Mentor junior statisticians and provide training on statistical methodologies and software applications • Contribute to regulatory submissions and publications • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in statistical methodologies • Participate in protocol development and provide input on endpoints and statistical considerations

🎯 Requirements

• A master's degree or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field • Extensive experience in biostatistics within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, particularly in clinical trial design and analysis • Strong knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SAS, R) and proficiency in programming for data analysis • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in mentoring and guiding teams • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present statistical concepts to non-statistical audiences effectively • Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable • Retirement and pension plans • Life assurance and disability coverage • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways