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Principal Biostatistician

8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 11, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences 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

Principal Biostatistician

Location: Bangalore
Category: Clinical
Job ID: 254114


1. Summary of Responsibilities

A. Study Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead complex clinical studies including NDA submissions, multi-protocol programs, and multi-site coordination.

  • Provide statistical oversight and represent statistics in relevant project meetings.

  • Participate in bid defense meetings to support new business acquisition.

B. Project Management

  • Manage project timelines, milestones, and resource planning.

  • Coordinate statistical deliverables across teams and locations.

C. DMC (Data Monitoring Committee) Support

  • Serve as DMC Support Statistician.

  • Develop DMC Charters and attend DMC meetings under consultant direction.

D. Statistical Planning & Analysis

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

  • Conduct complex statistical analyses and perform senior reviews of analyses by other statisticians.

  • Perform advanced sample size calculations.

  • Provide statistical input to protocols for complex studies.

  • Conduct overall statistical review of TFLs before client delivery.

E. Study Documentation & Specifications

  • Review CRFs, study specifications, and statistical requirements.

  • Prepare and review randomization specifications; generate randomization schedules.

  • Review and contribute to Clinical Study Reports (CSR) for complex studies.

F. Training, Mentoring & Leadership

  • Mentor and train junior statisticians.

  • Review departmental work for accuracy and SOP adherence.

  • Present and share knowledge at internal seminars and external conferences.

  • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME); contribute to procedural documents and new initiatives.

G. Audit & Quality Support

  • Represent the statistics department during audits.

  • Ensure high-quality statistical deliverables.

H. Additional Responsibilities

  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.


2. Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • Relevant experience may substitute for formal education.

Experience

  • 8+ years of relevant biostatistics or clinical research experience.

  • Strong proficiency in SAS® programming, including:

    • Non-parametric methods

    • Linear & nonlinear models

    • Categorical analysis

    • Survival analysis

  • Proven ability to communicate statistical concepts clearly.

  • Solid understanding of the clinical trial process and its application in clinical development.

  • Experience with:

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP)

    • Study analysis & reporting

    • TFL review

    • Multi-trial and multi-phase work


3. Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in Biostatistics or related field.


4. Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Office-based or home-based as per line manager decision.


5. Travel Requirements

  • Total travel: ~5%

  • Overnight travel: Up to 100% of travel

  • Travel primarily for: client meetings & trainings