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🌟 Job Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking Statistical Scientist to join our R&D team and play a key role in designing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical and non-clinical data for drug development. This individual will work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure statistically robust and regulatory-compliant methods that support our mission of advancing innovative therapies for patients worldwide.


🔬 Key Responsibilities

  • Design statistically sound clinical trials (Phase I–IV) and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
  • Develop and validate statistical analysis plans, including complex modeling and simulation approaches
  • Perform data analyses and interpret results to inform decision-making across drug development stages
  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Data Management teams to maintain data integrity
  • Provide statistical input to study protocols, investigator brochures, and submission dossiers
  • Contribute to publications, presentations, and regulatory interactions (e.g., with EMA, MHRA, FDA)
  • Maintain knowledge of current statistical methodologies, regulatory expectations, and industry trends
  • Mentor junior statisticians and promote statistical excellence across the organization


📚 Qualifications & Experience

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline
  • 3+ years experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, preferably in clinical trial statistics
  • Proficiency in statistical software (SAS, R, or Python) and relevant CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM)
  • Deep understanding of ICH guidelines, GCP, and statistical regulatory frameworks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate data into strategic insights
  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions and health authority interactions is a plus

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