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Principal Biostatistician(Clinical Pharmacology)

Syneos Health
8-12 years
INR 25 LPA – 40 LPA
Remote, India, India
1 June 24, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

PRINCIPAL BIOSTATISTICIAN (CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY)

Company: Syneos Health
Location: India (Remote)
Job ID: 25108371
Updated: June 21, 2026
Job Type: Full-Time


JOB OVERVIEW

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Principal Biostatistician (Clinical Pharmacology) to support clinical development programs through advanced statistical leadership, study design, protocol development, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic analysis, and regulatory submissions.

The role involves providing statistical expertise across Phase I–IV clinical trials with a strong focus on Clinical Pharmacology studies, including bioavailability (BA), bioequivalence (BE), PK/PD modeling, dose escalation studies, food-effect studies, and population pharmacokinetics.

This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with global clinical development teams, regulatory agencies, sponsors, and cross-functional stakeholders.


JOB PURPOSE

Provide strategic statistical leadership for Clinical Pharmacology studies and support global drug development programs by designing robust statistical methodologies, interpreting complex data, and contributing to regulatory submissions.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Trial Design & Statistical Planning

  • Design Phase I–IV clinical studies.

  • Develop statistical sections of study protocols.

  • Determine sample size calculations and power analyses.

  • Design adaptive and dose-escalation studies.

  • Support clinical pharmacology and early development programs.

  • Develop Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).


Clinical Pharmacology & PK/PD Analysis

  • Analyze Pharmacokinetic (PK) data.

  • Analyze Pharmacodynamic (PD) data.

  • Support population PK modeling activities.

  • Conduct exposure-response analyses.

  • Support bioavailability (BA) and bioequivalence (BE) studies.

  • Evaluate dose proportionality studies.

  • Support food-effect studies.

  • Analyze drug-drug interaction studies.


Statistical Analysis & Interpretation

  • Perform advanced statistical analyses.

  • Interpret clinical trial data.

  • Evaluate efficacy and safety endpoints.

  • Conduct subgroup and sensitivity analyses.

  • Support interim and final analyses.

  • Generate statistical outputs and reports.


Regulatory Submission Support

  • Contribute to regulatory submissions.

  • Prepare statistical documentation for:

    • IND

    • NDA

    • BLA

    • MAA

  • Support responses to regulatory agency queries.

  • Participate in regulatory meetings and inspections.

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Clinical Development teams.

  • Collaborate with Medical Writing teams.

  • Work closely with Statistical Programmers.

  • Support Clinical Pharmacology scientists.

  • Engage with Regulatory Affairs teams.

  • Provide statistical consultation to sponsors and stakeholders.


Project Leadership

  • Lead biostatistics activities across assigned studies.

  • Mentor junior biostatisticians.

  • Review statistical deliverables.

  • Ensure project timelines are met.

  • Manage multiple studies simultaneously.

  • Participate in strategic planning discussions.


DATA REVIEW & QUALITY ASSURANCE

  • Review clinical databases.

  • Verify data integrity.

  • Ensure compliance with statistical standards.

  • Support quality control activities.

  • Participate in audit and inspection readiness programs.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • M.Sc. Biostatistics

  • M.Sc. Statistics

  • M.Stat

  • PhD Statistics

  • PhD Biostatistics

  • PhD Mathematics (Statistics Specialization)

Preferred

  • Advanced degree in Biostatistics or Statistics.

  • Specialized training in Clinical Pharmacology statistics.


EXPERIENCE

Typical Requirement for Principal Biostatistician

  • 8–12+ years of Biostatistics experience.

  • Strong Clinical Pharmacology experience.

  • CRO, Pharma, or Biotech industry background preferred.

Preferred Experience In

  • Phase I Clinical Trials

  • Bioequivalence Studies

  • Bioavailability Studies

  • Population PK Modeling

  • PK/PD Analysis

  • Regulatory Submissions

  • Early Clinical Development