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Principal Biostatistician

8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 19, 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


Job Overview

The Principal Biostatistician provides statistical leadership for complex studies, including NDA submissions and multi-protocol programs. This role involves statistical oversight, project management, mentoring, and contributing to study design, analysis, and reporting, ensuring high-quality deliverables and regulatory compliance.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Leadership & Analysis

  • Lead complex studies and multi-location programs, providing statistical oversight.

  • Perform senior review of Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) developed by other statisticians.

  • Conduct complex statistical analyses and quality checks of analyses by other staff.

  • Perform overall statistical review of TFLs (Tables, Figures, Listings) prior to client delivery.

  • Review CRFs and study-specific specifications and plans.

  • Perform complex sample size calculations under supervision of senior statistical staff.

  • Develop statistical sections of protocols and review Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).

  • Prepare and review randomization specifications and generate randomization schedules.

Project Management

  • Plan and manage project resources, timelines, and milestones for assigned studies.

  • Support DMC (Data Monitoring Committee) activities, including developing DMC Charters and attending DMC meetings.

  • Represent the department during audits.

Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

  • Mentor and train less experienced staff; review work to ensure accuracy and compliance with departmental policies.

  • Present knowledge at internal seminars, team meetings, and external scientific conferences.

  • Participate in bid defense meetings for complex studies to support business development.

  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for procedural documents and new initiatives.

Other Duties

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.


Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (Fortrea may consider relevant experience in lieu of formal education).

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

Experience

  • Minimum: 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Proficiency in SAS® programming and statistical procedures including non-parametric analysis, linear/non-linear models, categorical data, and survival analysis.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and their application in clinical development.

  • Competence in preparing SAPs, performing analyses, and reporting results across a variety of trials.

Skills

  • Proven ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts.

  • Strong mentoring, project management, and organizational skills.


Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Office or home-based environment as directed by the line manager.

  • Travel: ~5% of time; overnight travel may be required up to 100% of that time. Travel primarily to client meetings and trainings.


Equal Opportunity

Fortrea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about EEO & Accommodations here.