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Principal Biostatistician

Syneos Health
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote, India, India
1 June 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing

Principal Biostatistician

Location: India (Remote)
Work Mode: Remote
Department: Biostatistics / Clinical Development

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Biostatistician to provide advanced statistical leadership across clinical development programs. This role is responsible for overseeing biostatistical activities from study design through clinical study report (CSR) completion, ensuring high-quality statistical deliverables, regulatory compliance, and scientific rigor.

The Principal Biostatistician will act as a lead statistical expert, providing mentorship, reviewing complex analyses, contributing to study strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional clinical and regulatory teams. The role also includes supporting submissions, integrated analyses, and regulatory interactions when required.

Key Responsibilities

Statistical Leadership and Mentorship

  • Serve as a statistical subject matter expert within the biostatistics function.

  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level biostatisticians.

  • Develop and conduct training programs to enhance team capabilities.

  • Provide independent review of statistical deliverables produced by team members.

  • Promote best practices in statistical methodology and clinical trial analysis.

Study Design and Statistical Planning

  • Provide statistical input across all phases of clinical trials, from protocol development to CSR.

  • Develop or oversee development of Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).

  • Design mock tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) to support analysis planning.

  • Contribute to study protocols and statistical sections as lead biostatistician.

  • Generate or review randomization schedules as required.

Clinical Trial Support and Analysis

  • Provide statistical expertise throughout study lifecycle activities.

  • Review and ensure accuracy of:

    • Analysis datasets

    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)

    • Programming specifications

  • Ensure alignment of statistical outputs with SAPs and study protocols.

  • Support statistical programming activities where needed.

Data Review and Quality Assurance

  • Review annotated CRFs, database designs, and study documentation.

  • Ensure all data collection aligns with protocol requirements and analysis needs.

  • Conduct verification and quality control of statistical deliverables.

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation and analysis records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as biostatistics representative on global project teams.

  • Collaborate with clinical, programming, data management, and regulatory teams.

  • Provide statistical input into study design, operational decisions, and project planning.

  • Participate in internal and sponsor meetings, providing expert statistical guidance.

Regulatory and Submission Support

  • Support regulatory submissions and integrated analyses.

  • Participate in regulatory agency interactions and responses when required.

  • Contribute to documentation supporting clinical trial submissions.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH).

Project and Portfolio Management

  • Manage multiple projects and prioritize deliverables based on timelines and business needs.

  • Monitor study milestones and ensure timely completion of statistical deliverables.

  • Identify and escalate out-of-scope activities or risks impacting timelines.

  • Coordinate with management on resource planning and workload distribution.

Advanced Statistical Contributions

  • Participate in or support:

    • Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMB)

    • Data Monitoring Committees (DMC)

  • Contribute to charter development and statistical oversight activities.

  • Provide independent or voting statistical input where required.

Business and Proposal Support

  • Support business development activities, including proposals and budget planning.

  • Participate in bid defense meetings as statistical subject matter expert.

  • Contribute to solution design for new clinical opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

Experience

  • Extensive experience in biostatistics within clinical research or pharmaceutical industry.

  • Prior experience as a lead or principal biostatistician in clinical development programs.