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A clinical-stage biopharma | Remote (US) Role Summary A clinical-stage biopharma is seeking an experienced Contract Biostatistician around the AD / Director level to support its Phase II and III clinical programs on a remote basis. Reporting to the VP of Biometrics, this is a hands-on role for a seasoned statistician who is comfortable operating independently and delivering high-quality statistical work across multiple studies. The successful candidate will bring strong industry experience, deep expertise in clinical trial methodology, and the ability to engage confidently with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Responsibilities • Serve as study statistician across assigned Phase II and III trials, providing day-to-day statistical leadership and oversight. • Author and review key statistical documents including protocol sections, Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs). • Design studies and conduct hands-on statistical analyses, including sample size calculations, endpoint selection, and analysis of clinical data. • Apply advanced statistical methodologies relevant to clinical trial design, statistical modeling, and data analysis. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Data Management teams. • Oversee CRO and vendor statistical deliverables, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory standards. • Support regulatory submission activities and respond to statistical queries from health authorities. • Present and communicate statistical concepts clearly to non-statistical colleagues and stakeholders. Requirements • Advanced degree (PhD or Master's with supplementary experience) in Biostatistics or a closely related field. • Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in biostatistics within a pharma, biotech, or CRO environment. • Strong hands-on Phase II and III experience, with the ability to lead studies independently and with minimal supervision. • Proficiency in SAS; knowledge of R or other statistical programming languages is preferred. • Good understanding of CDISC standards, including ADaM dataset construction. • Up-to-date knowledge of advanced statistical methodologies related to clinical trial design, statistical modeling, and data analysis. • Comfortable working with external CRO and vendor partners and holding them to a high standard. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and explain statistical concepts clearly to non-statistical audiences. Rate dependent on experience and engagement type. Apply To This Job Apply To This Job

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