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Principal Biostatistician

5–8 years years
not specified
10 Sept. 4, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field. Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, 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, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Overview

  • Position: Principal Biostatistician

  • Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid work arrangement) Pfizer

  • Employment Type: Full-time

  • Posted: 4 days ago Pfizer


Role Summary

Responsible for designing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical trials and observational studies. You will provide statistical expertise to support clinical development in alignment with regulatory standards, Pfizer protocols, and industry best practices. Pfizer


Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute statistical input to study design, analysis plans, regulatory documentation, and commercialization projects. Pfizer

  • Plan, deliver, and communicate statistical analyses including trial results, exploratory/meta-analyses, and support for publications and scientific presentations. Pfizer

  • Ensure compliance of statistical deliverables with regulatory requirements and Pfizer standards. Pfizer

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with statisticians, study managers, and project teams for clinical development and regulatory submissions. Pfizer

  • Maintain timely, high-quality statistical outputs in line with project timelines. Pfizer

  • Engage in technical forums discussing statistical methodology with business relevance. Pfizer

  • Foster a strong Pfizer statistics community through collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing. Pfizer


Role Type

This is an individual contributor position. Pfizer


Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field.

  • 5–8 years of relevant experience for Master’s holders; entry-level for PhDs whose research aligns with clinical biostatistics.

  • Experience with clinical trials is required for Master’s holders and preferred for PhDs.

  • Strong statistical competency applied to clinical development.

  • Excellent verbal and written English communication abilities. Pfizer

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in SAS and R. Pfizer


Organizational Context

  • You will collaborate with the Data Sciences and Analytics (DSA) teams—such as Stats, AQDS, SDSA—and align with various therapeutic area specialists. Pfizer

  • Work engagement spans clinical development and medical affairs teams. Pfizer


Company Culture & Values

Pfizer’s mission—“Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives”—is at the heart of all we do. Our culture is grounded in four values:

  • Courage

  • Excellence

  • Equity

  • Joy Pfizer+1

We prioritize a purpose-driven work environment where patient impact is central.


Summary Table

Component

Details

Title & ID

Principal Biostatistician (4940048)

Location & Work Mode

Chennai, India (Hybrid)

Role Type

Individual Contributor

Core Responsibilities

Clinical study design, statistical analysis, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

Advanced degree in Stats, 5–8 yrs experience, clinical trials expertise, SAS/R preferred

Functional Partnerships

Works with DSA groups, clinical and medical affairs teams

Culture & Values

Mission-driven, value-oriented (Courage, Excellence, Equity, Joy)


Summary

The Principal Biostatistician role in Chennai is designed for a seasoned statistical professional who not only excels in clinical trial analytics but also actively contributes to Pfizer’s mission and cross-functional collaborations. The role offers hybrid flexibility, functional autonomy, and the opportunity to shape statistical practices across the organization.