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Principal Biostatistican New Job Id263049

Fortrea
8+ years
28 LPA - 45 LPA
Bangalore, Pune, India
1 June 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Principal Biostatistician

Location: Bangalore / Pune, India
Company: Fortrea
Department: Biostatistics / Clinical Development
Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)

Role Summary

The Principal Biostatistician is responsible for providing statistical leadership and scientific oversight across complex clinical development programs, including NDA submissions and multi-protocol studies. The role involves developing statistical strategies, authoring Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), performing advanced statistical analyses, supporting Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs), reviewing clinical study documentation, and contributing to regulatory submissions.

This position serves as a subject matter expert (SME), providing mentorship to junior statisticians, supporting business development activities, and ensuring high-quality statistical deliverables throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Statistical Leadership & Clinical Trial Support

  • Lead statistical activities for complex clinical studies and NDA submissions.

  • Provide statistical oversight across multiple studies and programs.

  • Participate in cross-functional project meetings.

  • Support strategic statistical decision-making throughout clinical development.

Statistical Analysis & Methodology

  • Develop and review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).

  • Perform advanced statistical analyses for clinical trial data.

  • Conduct:

    • Survival Analysis

    • Non-Parametric Analysis

    • Linear & Non-Linear Modeling

    • Categorical Data Analysis

  • Perform quality review of statistical outputs and analyses.

Protocol Development & Study Design

  • Contribute to protocol development and study design.

  • Develop statistical sections of clinical protocols.

  • Perform sample size calculations and power analyses.

  • Review:

    • CRFs (Case Report Forms)

    • Study Specifications

    • Data Collection Plans

Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) Support

  • Serve as DMC Support Statistician.

  • Develop DMC Charters.

  • Participate in DMC meetings.

  • Support interim analyses and safety reviews.

Randomization & Clinical Trial Methodology

  • Develop randomization specifications.

  • Generate randomization schedules.

  • Support blinded and unblinded study designs.

  • Ensure methodological rigor in trial execution.

Regulatory & Submission Support

  • Provide statistical input for:

    • NDA Submissions

    • Regulatory Filings

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

  • Review statistical sections of submission documents.

  • Support responses to regulatory queries.

Project Management

  • Manage:

    • Project Timelines

    • Resource Planning

    • Milestones

    • Deliverables

  • Coordinate statistical activities across multiple teams and locations.

Mentoring & Team Development

  • Mentor junior statisticians.

  • Review statistical work performed by team members.

  • Deliver training sessions and knowledge-sharing seminars.

  • Support competency development within the department.

Business Development & SME Activities

  • Participate in bid defense meetings.

  • Support proposal development for new business opportunities.

  • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME).

  • Contribute to process improvements and procedural documentation.

Audit & Compliance Support

  • Represent the Biostatistics department during audits.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH Guidelines

    • GCP Requirements

    • Regulatory Standards

    • Company SOPs

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree in:

    • Statistics

    • Biostatistics

    • Mathematics

    • Related Quantitative Discipline

Experience

  • 8+ years of Biostatistics experience in Clinical Research, CRO, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology industry.

  • Experience supporting:

    • NDA Submissions

    • Multi-Protocol Clinical Programs

    • Regulatory Submissions

    • Advanced Statistical Analyses