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Senior Biostatistician

ICON
6+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, India
10 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, 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, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Biostatistician I / II

Company

ICON plc – Global Healthcare Intelligence and Clinical Research Organization

Job Details

  • Job Title: Senior Biostatistician I / II

  • Job Requisition ID: JR151271

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Work Mode: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Locations:

    • Bangalore, India

    • Chennai, India

    • Trivandrum, India

  • Posted: 9 Days Ago


About ICON

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to accelerating the development of new medicines and treatments for patients worldwide. The company fosters a culture built on integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion.


Position Summary

ICON is seeking an experienced Senior Biostatistician to support clinical development programs through statistical leadership, study design, data analysis, regulatory support, and client engagement. The role involves leading statistical activities across clinical studies and mentoring junior statisticians.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Leadership

  • Serve as the lead biostatistician for individual studies, study programs, and regulatory submissions.

  • Lead statistical activities supporting client and regulatory agency interactions.

  • Review and approve:

    • Statistical methods sections of study protocols

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • Statistical contributions to clinical study reports

Statistical Programming & Analysis

  • Perform statistical programming using SAS and/or R.

  • Conduct inferential statistical analyses for clinical research studies.

  • Ensure the quality and accuracy of statistical deliverables.

Client & Regulatory Support

  • Prepare and review research proposals and budgets.

  • Provide statistical consulting to clients.

  • Support regulatory submissions, including handling regulatory agency requests.

  • Participate in bid defense meetings and client presentations.

Team Development & Process Improvement

  • Mentor and support junior statisticians.

  • Lead or contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal processes and developing statistical guidance.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in:

    • Biostatistics

    • Statistics

    • Or a related quantitative field

Experience

  • Minimum 6 years of biostatistical experience in:

    • Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

    • Pharmaceutical companies

    • Biotechnology companies

  • Experience leading Phase II and Phase III clinical studies.

  • Experience managing:

    • Client relationships

    • Project timelines

    • Resource allocation

  • Experience in a CRO environment is preferred.

Regulatory Experience

  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions such as:

    • NDA (New Drug Application) submissions

    • Regulatory agency interactions and responses


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced knowledge of clinical trial statistics and methodology.

  • Strong expertise in SAS and/or R programming.

  • Ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor statistical processes across multiple studies.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.


Compensation & Benefits

ICON offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include:

  • Competitive base salary

  • Performance-based incentives

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (where applicable)

  • Retirement and pension plans

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Employee assistance programs

  • Health and wellbeing resources

  • Learning and development opportunities

  • Structured career progression pathways

Benefits may vary by role and location.


Employment Eligibility

Employment is contingent upon possessing the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.


Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

ICON is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to notify the company during the application process.


Internal Applicants

Current ICON employees should apply through the internal employee application portal.