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Principal Biostatistician

Syneos Health
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 June 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding

Principal Biostatistician – Job Summary

Company: Syneos Health
Job Title: Principal Biostatistician
Job ID: 25107517
Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Department: Biostatistics
Experience Level: Senior / Principal Level
Employment Type: Full-Time


Role Overview

The Principal Biostatistician serves as the lead statistical expert for clinical development programs and acts as the primary biostatistics contact for sponsors. This role is responsible for providing statistical leadership throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, from protocol development to Clinical Study Reports (CSR), while managing multiple studies, mentoring biostatisticians, supporting regulatory submissions, and contributing to business development activities.

The position requires expertise in study design, statistical methodologies, SAP development, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional leadership.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Leadership

  • Serve as the lead biostatistician for assigned studies and programs.

  • Act as the primary statistical contact for sponsors.

  • Provide expert statistical consultation on:

    • Clinical trial design

    • Protocol development

    • Statistical methodologies

    • Regulatory requirements

  • Support multiple studies and integrated analyses simultaneously.

Study Design & Statistical Planning

  • Develop and review:

    • Clinical study protocols

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • Randomization schedules

    • Statistical methodologies

  • Design mock tables, listings, and figures (TLFs).

  • Provide statistical input for Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).

Analysis & Deliverables

  • Oversee statistical analyses throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Ensure statistical outputs align with protocol objectives and SAP requirements.

  • Review:

    • Analysis datasets

    • Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)

    • Programming specifications

    • Statistical outputs

  • Support integrated analyses and regulatory submissions.

Programming & Data Review

  • Review:

    • Annotated CRFs

    • Database designs

    • Analysis specifications

    • SAS programming deliverables

  • Provide statistical programming support when required.

  • Ensure data quality and protocol compliance.

Quality Control & Compliance

  • Conduct independent QC review of statistical deliverables.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH Guidelines

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions (WIs)

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation and validation records.

Regulatory & Safety Committees

  • Support regulatory agency interactions.

  • Participate in:

    • FDA/EMA submission activities

    • Regulatory response preparation

    • DSMB (Data Safety Monitoring Board)

    • DMC (Data Monitoring Committee)

  • May serve as an independent or voting statistician on safety monitoring committees.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level biostatisticians.

  • Conduct statistical training programs.

  • Review work produced by team members.

  • Support capability development and succession planning.

Project & Resource Management

  • Manage timelines and milestones across multiple studies.

  • Identify project risks and escalate issues proactively.

  • Track study progress and ensure timely delivery.

  • Manage workload and resource planning.

Business Development

  • Contribute to:

    • Proposal development

    • Budget preparation

    • Bid defense meetings

    • Sponsor presentations

  • Provide statistical expertise during business acquisition activities.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree or PhD in:

    • Biostatistics

    • Statistics

    • Mathematics

    • Applied Statistics

    • Related Quantitative Discipline

Experience

  • Typically 10+ years of Biostatistics experience in:

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

    • CRO Environment

    • Clinical Research Organizations

  • Extensive experience leading global clinical studies.