Client Dedicated Lead Statistician - Medical Affairs, FSP
About The Position
As an embedded Lead Biostatistician, you will partner with a global biotech team focused on autoimmune disease, helping turn complex data into insights that support better decisions for patients. The role is based in an entrepreneurial environment emphasizing scientific curiosity, shared ownership, and close collaboration. You will build partnerships across teams, contribute to innovative research, and continue developing your expertise. As a Senior Staff Scientist in Biostatistics at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will design and implement statistical methodologies for complex clinical trials and research projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide strategic guidance on study design and analysis. The position offers opportunities to contribute to significant research using advanced statistical tools and methodologies.
Requirements
- Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 10 years of experience in clinical trial design, analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as SAS, R, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of statistical methodology and clinical research principles.
- Experience with regulatory submissions and FDA guidelines.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication abilities, including explaining complex statistical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership in statistical consulting and collaboration.
- Ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Degree field in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
- Experience with benefit-risk analysis.
- Experience with post-marketing analysis, real-world evidence (RWE), or claims databases.
- Experience with clinical data standards; CDISC is preferred.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement statistical methodologies for complex clinical trials and research projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide strategic guidance on study design and analysis.
- Partner with a global biotech team focused on autoimmune disease to turn complex data into insights that support decisions for patients.
- Build trusted partnerships across connected teams and contribute to innovative research.
- Provide statistical consulting and collaborate with colleagues.
- Mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.
Benefits
- Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
