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Principal Biostatistician

Novartis
Novartis
3-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 July 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.S/phD 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 – Clinical Development | Novartis, Hyderabad

Job Summary:

Novartis is seeking a Principal Biostatistician to provide statistical leadership and expertise across global clinical trials and development programs. This role supports full lifecycle statistical analysis, regulatory submission planning, and implementation of high-quality data standards. You’ll influence key decision-making in drug development and be part of a high-impact, cross-functional team driving innovation in biostatistics and clinical research.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead statistical tasks across mid- to high-complexity trials, including protocol and statistical analysis plan (SAP) development.

  • Support regulatory submissions with robust statistical analyses and documentation.

  • Design exploratory, pharmacokinetic (PK/PD), and biomarker analyses aligned with development goals.

  • Propose and implement innovative clinical trial designs and Bayesian methodologies.

  • Ensure timely and high-quality biostatistics deliverables across study phases.

  • Represent Novartis at regulatory meetings, external conferences, and scientific forums.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, data management, programming, and medical writing teams.

  • Provide mentorship and project-level biostatistical leadership.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • PhD in Statistics (or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience, or MS in Statistics with 7+ years of relevant work experience.

  • Proficiency in SAS, R, and other statistical software tools.

  • In-depth understanding of CDISC standards, clinical trial design, and regulatory guidelines.

  • Experience with PK/PD modeling, Bayesian statistics, and exploratory biomarker analyses is a plus.

  • Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Proven ability to influence decisions, manage biostatistics deliverables, and support Health Authority interactions.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (not explicitly stated).

  • Access to Novartis Life Handbook of employee benefits.

  • Career development in a global pharma environment.

  • Inclusive culture that promotes collaboration and innovation.

  • Opportunities to work on groundbreaking clinical programs.


About Novartis:

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical leader with a mission to reimagine medicine and improve patients’ lives through innovation. With a strong presence in India and globally, Novartis focuses on breakthrough science and transformative healthcare solutions.


Work Mode: On-site (Hyderabad, India)


Ready to Advance Global Drug Development?

Join Novartis as a Principal Biostatistician and drive scientific excellence in clinical trials.
Apply now and be part of our mission to improve and extend lives.
Visit:
https://www.novartis.com/careers