Principal Statistician

Overview As a Principal Statistician you will provide support to one of our FSP clients, along with other members of the Statistics function. This role is hands-on technical, requires lead experience, and may be able to offer line management opportunities if desired. This position will focus on Neuroscience studies. This is a full-time, permanent and fully remote role. The successful candidate must be based in the UK , France or Spain . Responsibilities The following areas of expertise will be aligned to the role... Statistical expertise and scientific leadership Leadership and people development Compliance, quality and governance Communication and influence Qualifications MSc in Statistics or a related field 9+ years of CRO/Pharmaceutical experience CDISC experience (SDTM and ADaM) 4+ years of study lead experience Ability to write post-hoc analysis plans, allowing internal programmers to do the formal programming of the required outputs/analysis Strong SAS/BASE, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAPH and ODS functionality PhD in Statistics or a related field is advantageous Why Join Us Remote working and flexible working hours Career development, mentorship, and continuous learning Supportive, friendly, and collaborative culture About Phastar Phastar is an award-winning biometrics and data science CRO, trusted by pharma, biotech, and medical device companies worldwide. With a global team of data specialists, we bring expertise, precision, and pace to every trial, because behind every data point is a patient waiting for treatment. We transform complex data into clear, actionable intelligence, helping accelerate drug development, and bring life-changing therapies to patients faster. Awards & Recognition SCRIP – Best Contract Research Organization, Specialist Provider Citeline – 2025 Award Winner Fierce CRO Awards – Recognized Industry Leader Apply Now Be part of a team known for technical expertise, quality, and impact. We value Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Innovation, and Passion—and we seek team members who embody these qualities. Apply today! Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encourage the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all. Important notice to Employment businesses/Agencies Phastar does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Phastar's Head of Talent Acquisition to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Phastar. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and Phastar. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of Phastar. Phastar shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.