Senior Principal Biostatistician

Novartis
London, United Kingdom
5 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Phd
Posted
13 Jan 2026 (5 months ago)

Job Description Summary

Office Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
#LI-Hybrid Hybrid (12 days per month on-site if living within 50 miles of our London office)

#LI-Remote Remote (if living beyond 50 miles of our London office)


About the role:
We are in search of a Senior Principal Biostatistician to join a passionate team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study level and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all statistical tasks on the assigned trials.
  • Protocol development in alignment with the development plan, developing statistical analysis plan, reporting activities.
  • Contribute to planning and execution of exploratory analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
  • Initiate, drive and implement novel methods and innovative trial designs in alignment with the Lead Statistician.
  • Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in assigned indications/program with oversight.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g. data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables.
  • Contribute to external engagement with consultants, advisory boards, health authorities, congresses, and scientific meetings

Role Requirements:
Essential Requirements:

  • PhD experience preferred OR MS with extensive experience
  • Fluent English (oral and written)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired

Automation, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Computer Programming, Metadata Management, Statistical Analysis

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