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Lead Biostatistician

Planet Pharma
Newcastle upon Tyne
6 days ago
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Planet Pharma is seeking a talented and motivated Biostatistician to support the design, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials and observational studies. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while developing expertise in statistical methodology and regulatory standards.


You will work under the guidance of senior statisticians to execute statistical tasks with increasing independence. You’ll also serve as a Methodology Statistician, validating routine techniques and identifying opportunities for innovative approaches.

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within a dynamic research environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the planning, execution, and reporting of clinical and observational studies, including post hoc, HTA, regional, PK-PD, and biomarker analyses.
  • Author and review key study documents such as protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), CRFs, data validation plans, and TLF specifications.
  • Perform statistical analyses in accordance with protocols, SAPs, good statistical practice, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional study teams (e.g., programmers, data managers, clinical leads) and provide statistical insights on study design and methodology.
  • Engage with medical literature and industry developments to broaden expertise beyond statistics.
  • Support the development of clinical study reports and publications by interpreting statistical results.


Required Experience & Skills

  • PhD with some experience, or Master’s degree in Biostatistics with substantial experience in biomedical research, pharmaceutical, CRO, academic, or healthcare settings.
  • Proficiency in R is essential; knowledge of SAS is preferred.
  • Experience in oncology and clinical trial methodology is highly desirable.

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