Job Details

Overview

The Study Lead Statistician (SLS) for product-facing work leads statistical activities for clinical studies. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure studies are well-designed, statistically sound, compliant with regulatory standards, and aligned with internal practices. The SLS ensures operational and statistical integrity throughout the study lifecycle and supports product-level activities such as regulatory submissions and publications. The SLS partners with the Global Statistical Lead to align study-level work with overall product strategyand works alongside the Study Statistician, who manages operational statistical deliverables.

Location, type, and hours

Location: Telecommute

Job type: Contract

Salary: $95.00 - 113.05 per hour

Work hours: 9 to 5

Education: Masters

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical input and review for protocols, SAPs, TFL shells, DMC charters, SDF specifications (SDTM and ADaM), randomization specs, and other study documentation.
• Participate in Clinical Study Team meetings and cross-functional study start-up activities (e.g., CRF development, database specs, IVRS review).
• Lead and coordinate team meetings for SAP and TFL reviews.
• Conduct and document statistical analyses for individual studies.
• Perform QC of ADaM datasets and key endpoints.
• Apply data-driven modeling during clinical studies.
• Prepare outputs for Dose Level Review Meetings and participate in DLRMs.
• Review TFLs for accuracy and consistency.
• Author analysis reports including Flash Memos and CSR results sections.
• Collaborate with programming teams on deliverables.
• Manage timelines for statistical outputs across cross-functional teams.
• Maintain familiarity with company policies, SOPs, and controlled documents.
• Support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree (MS) in Statistics / Biostatistics or related field with high statistical content and at least 4-6 years of post-graduate experience in pharma or medical research, OR
• PhD with at least 3-5 years of experience in pharma or medical research.
• Deep understanding of statistical concepts in clinical study design and analysis.
• Proven ability to lead statistical aspects of complex studies.
• Experience developing and executing protocols and SAPs, and reviewing CSRs.
• Proficiency in R programming, including simulations and statistical applications for complex study designs.
• Experience with R Shiny app development and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• End-to-end leadership of at least three clinical studies or projects.
• Experience presenting and defending statistical findings in internal and external settings.
• Life cycle drug development experience across pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing phases.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making.
• Experience with adaptive trial designs and Bayesian statistical methods.
• Advanced R programming skills, including Shiny app development for clinical trial data.

Skills

Skills: ADaM, R Language, Statistical Analysis Plan, Statistical Programming, Bayesian Statistics, R Shiny

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing