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Principal Biostatistician

Syneos Health
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, India
10 May 27, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: 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

Job Overview

Position: Principal Biostatistician
Company:
Syneos Health
Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid)
Job ID: 25107517
Updated: May 19, 2026
Department: Biostatistics / Clinical Solutions
Work Mode: Hybrid


About the Company

Syneos Health is a leading life sciences services organization focused on accelerating customer success across clinical development and commercialization.

Company highlights:

  • Supported 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs in the last 5 years

  • Worked on 95% of EMA-authorized products

  • Conducted 200+ studies across 73,000+ clinical sites worldwide


Role Summary

The Principal Biostatistician is a senior-level leadership role responsible for:

  • Leading statistical activities across multiple clinical studies

  • Acting as the primary sponsor contact for biostatistics

  • Supporting study design and protocol development

  • Overseeing statistical analysis deliverables

  • Mentoring biostatistics teams

  • Supporting regulatory submissions and integrated analyses

This role requires advanced expertise in clinical trial biostatistics, statistical methodologies, and sponsor-facing project leadership.


Key Responsibilities

Biostatistics Leadership

  • Serve as a statistical department resource

  • Mentor and train biostatisticians

  • Develop training plans and learning materials

  • Review work produced by other statisticians

Statistical Analysis Support

  • Support projects throughout the study lifecycle:

    • Protocol development

    • Statistical analysis planning

    • Data analysis

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

  • Lead or oversee preparation of:

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)

    • Mock shells and displays

Study Design & Protocol Support

  • Provide statistical input for:

    • Study design

    • Endpoint selection

    • Protocol development

    • Randomization strategies

  • Support protocol-related statistical decisions

Programming & Dataset Oversight

  • Create or review:

    • Programming specifications

    • Analysis datasets

    • TLF specifications

  • Review:

    • SAS annotated CRFs

    • Database designs

    • Study documentation

Quality Control & Compliance

  • Conduct QC and validation reviews

  • Ensure outputs align with:

    • SAPs

    • Protocols

    • Regulatory standards

  • Maintain inspection readiness documentation

  • Follow:

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions (WIs)

    • ICH guidelines

Project & Timeline Management

  • Manage multiple concurrent studies and priorities

  • Monitor study milestones and deliverables

  • Escalate out-of-scope activities

  • Communicate project risks and timeline concerns proactively

Sponsor & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Serve as primary sponsor contact for biostatistics activities

  • Collaborate with:

    • Statistical programmers

    • Clinical teams

    • Data management

    • Regulatory teams

  • Participate in sponsor meetings and project discussions

Regulatory & Submission Support

  • Lead or support:

    • Regulatory submissions

    • Integrated analyses

    • Agency responses

  • Attend regulatory meetings when required

DSMB / DMC Participation

  • Participate in:

    • Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) activities

    • Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) activities

  • Support charter development and independent statistical reviews

Business Development Support

  • Contribute to:

    • Proposal development

    • Budget planning

    • Sponsor bid defense meetings


Required Qualifications

Educational Background

Typically requires advanced education in:

  • Biostatistics

  • Statistics

  • Mathematics

  • Life Sciences

  • Related quantitative disciplines


Required Skills & Expertise

Core Technical Expertise

  • Clinical trial biostatistics

  • Statistical analysis methodologies

  • Study design and protocol support

  • Randomization methodologies

  • Regulatory statistical requirements

Statistical Programming Knowledge

  • SAS programming understanding

  • Dataset and TLF review

  • Programming specification review

Regulatory Knowledge

  • ICH Guidelines

  • GCP compliance

  • Regulatory submission processes


Preferred Competencies

  • Integrated analysis experience

  • Submission project leadership

  • DSMB/DMC involvement

  • Sponsor-facing consultancy experience

  • Team leadership and mentoring

  • Cross-functional project coordination


Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Leadership and mentoring abilities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects

  • Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills


Work Environment & Culture

Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Career development and progression opportunities

  • Technical and therapeutic-area training

  • Inclusive and collaborative work culture

  • Global project exposure

  • Recognition and rewards programs


Functional Areas Covered

  • Biostatistics

  • Clinical Trial Design

  • Statistical Analysis

  • Regulatory Submissions

  • Statistical Programming Oversight

  • Clinical Data Analytics


Seniority & Impact

Role Level

Senior principal-level individual contributor with:

  • Strategic influence

  • Sponsor-facing leadership

  • Cross-study responsibility

Organizational Impact

The role contributes directly to:

  • Clinical trial quality

  • Statistical integrity

  • Regulatory submission success

  • Sponsor relationship management


Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should:

  • Have strong expertise in clinical trial biostatistics

  • Lead complex studies independently

  • Manage sponsor communications confidently

  • Mentor junior statisticians effectively

  • Understand regulatory expectations deeply

  • Deliver high-quality statistical outputs within timelines


Employment Notes

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required

  • Equivalent qualifications and experience may be considered

  • Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer

  • Reasonable accommodations are available where appropriate


Application

Apply via:
Syneos Health Careers