Principal Statistician

Principal Biostatistician | Global CRO | Home Based | Spain | Permanent |

We are partnering with a leading global CRO to recruit an experienced Principal Biostatistician to join their growing biometrics team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Biostatistician looking to take on a highly visible role, providing statistical leadership across complex global clinical trials while working closely with pharma and biotech clients. You will lead studies and regulatory submissions, collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, mentor junior statisticians, and play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical development programmes.

This is a fully home-based position (Poland, Spain, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic or Hungary).

What you will be doing:

• Lead biostatistics activities across individual studies, programmes of studies and regulatory submissions
• Provide statistical leadership and oversight throughout the clinical development lifecycle
• Review and approve study protocols, Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), clinical study reports and other key statistical deliverables
• Collaborate with sponsors, project teams and regulatory agencies to ensure high-quality study delivery
• Provide statistical consultancy to support proposal development, project planning and budgeting
• Participate in bid defence meetings and client presentations, representing the biostatistics function
• Mentor and support junior statisticians while promoting best practices across projects
• Ensure all statistical deliverables are produced to the highest quality and in accordance with regulatory requirements

What you will need:

• MSc or PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics or a related discipline
• 7+ years' experience (PhD) or 9+ years' experience (MSc) within clinical biostatistics
• Extensive experience supporting Phase I-IV clinical trials within a pharma or CRO environment
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies, clinical trial design and the drug development process
• Experience leading multiple studies, submissions or clinical programmes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with proven leadership experience
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and international project teams

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, pension and life insurance
• Fully home-based in Poland, Spain, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic or Hungary
• Excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Structured learning and development programmes
• Opportunity to work on innovative global clinical development programmes within a collaborative and supportive environment

What to do next:

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation is looking to welcome an experienced Principal Biostatistician to the team as soon as possible.

Not what you're looking for?

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