Senior Principal Biostatistician

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London (The Westworks) Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted May 29, 2026
Job description

Job Description Summary

Office Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
#LI-Hybrid Hybrid (12 days per month on-site if living within 50 miles of our London office)

#LI-Remote Remote (if living beyond 50 miles of our London office)


About the role:
We are in search of a Senior Principal Biostatistician to join a passionate team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study level and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners


 

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all statistical tasks on the assigned trials.
  • Protocol development in alignment with the development plan, developing statistical analysis plan, reporting activities.
  • Contribute to planning and execution of exploratory analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
  • Initiate, drive and implement novel methods and innovative trial designs in alignment with the Lead Statistician.
  • Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in assigned indications/program with oversight.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g. data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables.
  • Contribute to external engagement with consultants, advisory boards, health authorities, congresses, and scientific meetings

Role Requirements:
Essential Requirements:

  • PhD experience preferred OR MS with extensive experience
  • Fluent English (oral and written)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards


 

Skills Desired

Automation, Biostatistics, Clinical Trials, Computer Programming, Metadata Management, Statistical Analysis
About this role

Summary

Lead statistical tasks, develop protocols, analyze data, collaborate cross-functionally in clinical trials.

Job title

Senior Principal Biostatistician

Experience level

PhD or extensive MS experience

Industry

pharmaceuticals

Location requirements

Remote or hybrid from London, UK with on-site visits allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

automationbiostatisticsclinical trialscomputer programmingmetadata managementstatistical analysis

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

biostatisticsclinical trialstrial designdata analysisautomation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

London, UK

Hybrid City