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Principal Biostatistician

AL Solutions
London
4 weeks ago
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Position:Principal Biostatistician

Location:Remote, UK


Are you an experienced Biostatistician looking to take the next step in your career? Join a leading, award-winning global CRO that partners with top biopharmaceutical companies to drive innovative clinical research across multiple therapeutic areas.


George Higginson and his team are seeking aPrincipal Biostatisticianto drive impactful statistical input across complex clinical trials and programs.


Main Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the lead biostatistician on pivotal studies or programs across a range of therapeutic areas.
  • Provide statistical oversight from study design through to submission, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific rigor.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including clinical, data management, programming, and medical writing.
  • Review and contribute to protocol development, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports.
  • Mentor and guide junior statisticians and contribute to process optimization initiatives across the department.


Requirements:

  • MSc or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Ideally someone with 8+ years of experience within a CRO, Biotech or Pharma.
  • Significant experience working as a biostatistician within a clinical trials environment.
  • Deep understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, CDISC standards, and regulatory submission requirements.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across global teams.
  • Previous CRO experience is a strong advantage.


What’s On Offer:

  • Work on innovative, high-impact global studies with leading pharma and biotech sponsors.
  • Career growth in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
  • Flexible remote work with excellent work-life balance.
  • Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.


Join a company that truly invests in its people, technology, and clients. If you’re passionate about clinical research and ready to lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you.


Apply todayto take the next step in your leadership journey!

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