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Principal Biostatistican

Fortrea
8+ years
INR30-45LPA
Bangalore, India
10 June 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Key Responsibilities

1. Statistical Leadership & Study Oversight

  • Lead complex clinical studies including:

    • NDA submissions

    • Multi-protocol programs

    • Global and multi-site studies

  • Provide statistical oversight throughout study lifecycle.

  • Attend and contribute to project and study team meetings.

  • Coordinate statistical activities across multiple locations and teams.


2. Project Management

  • Manage statistical deliverables for assigned projects.

  • Develop and monitor:

    • Resource plans

    • Timelines

    • Project milestones

  • Ensure on-time delivery of statistical outputs and study objectives.

  • Identify and mitigate project risks.


3. Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) Support

  • Serve as DMC Support Statistician.

  • Develop and maintain DMC Charters.

  • Attend DMC Meetings under the guidance of Statistical Consultants.

  • Support interim analyses and safety monitoring activities.


4. Statistical Analysis Planning

  • Lead development of complex Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).

  • Review and approve SAPs created by junior statisticians.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Sponsor standards

    • Industry best practices

  • Provide statistical input into study design and analysis strategies.


5. Statistical Programming & Analysis

  • Perform advanced statistical analyses using SAS®.

  • Conduct quality review of statistical analyses performed by other statisticians.

  • Apply advanced statistical methodologies including:

    • Survival Analysis

    • Non-Parametric Methods

    • Linear & Non-Linear Models

    • Categorical Data Analysis

    • Longitudinal Data Analysis

  • Validate and interpret study results.


6. Tables, Listings & Figures (TFL) Review

  • Conduct comprehensive statistical review of:

    • Tables

    • Listings

    • Figures (TFLs)

  • Ensure quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance prior to client delivery.

  • Resolve statistical issues and discrepancies.


7. Protocol & Study Documentation Support

  • Review:

    • Case Report Forms (CRFs)

    • Study Specifications

    • Protocols

    • Analysis Documents

  • Develop statistical sections of study protocols.

  • Provide statistical input into study design decisions.


8. Sample Size & Randomization

  • Perform complex sample size calculations.

  • Develop randomization specifications.

  • Generate and review randomization schedules.

  • Support adaptive and complex study designs when required.


9. Clinical Study Report (CSR) Support

  • Review and contribute to Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).

  • Ensure statistical findings are accurately represented.

  • Provide interpretation of study outcomes and key statistical conclusions.


10. Mentoring & Team Leadership

  • Mentor and train junior statisticians.

  • Review work performed by departmental staff.

  • Provide technical guidance and coaching.

  • Support employee development and knowledge sharing.


11. Business Development & Client Engagement

  • Participate in bid defense meetings.

  • Support proposal development for:

    • NDA Programs

    • Multi-Protocol Studies

    • Large Clinical Programs

  • Present statistical strategies to clients and sponsors.

  • Contribute to winning new business opportunities.


12. Subject Matter Expertise & Process Improvement

  • Act as Statistical Subject Matter Expert (SME).

  • Develop and review:

    • SOPs

    • Process Documents

    • Statistical Standards

  • Support departmental initiatives and innovation projects.

  • Represent the Biostatistics department during audits and inspections.


13. Scientific Contributions

  • Present at:

    • Internal seminars

    • Team meetings

    • Scientific conferences

    • Industry events

  • Share knowledge and promote best practices across teams.


Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • SAS Programming

  • Clinical Trial Statistics

  • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP)

  • NDA/BLA Submission Support

  • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

  • Randomization Methodology

  • Sample Size Determination

  • Survival Analysis

  • Categorical Data Analysis

  • Regulatory Statistics

  • DMC Support Activities

  • Advanced Statistical Modeling

Regulatory Knowledge

  • ICH-GCP Guidelines

  • FDA Regulations

  • EMA Guidelines

  • Clinical Trial Methodology

  • Regulatory Submission Requirements

Soft Skills

  • Leadership & Mentoring

  • Project Management

  • Client Management

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Communication & Presentation Skills

  • Problem Solving

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration


Educational Qualification

Minimum

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Statistics

    • Mathematics

    • Biostatistics

    • Life Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred

  • Master's Degree or higher in:

    • Biostatistics

    • Statistics

    • Applied Statistics

    • Epidemiology

    • Related Quantitative Field