Principal Biostatistician
At a glance
Senior Data Science role at ICON. Poland, Warsaw · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Lead statistical work across study programs, regulatory submissions, or individual trials of varying complexity
- Guide statistical work that supports client discussions and engagement with regulatory agencies
- Review and approve statistical methods in protocols, analysis plans, and study reports
- Develop and approve proposals and budgets for statistical advice and client analyses
- Present in bid defenses and marketing meetings with prospective clients
What you bring
- A master's degree and at least nine years of biostatistics experience, or a Ph.D. and at least seven years
- Advanced knowledge spanning statistical and therapeutic areas, drug development, and statistical programming practices
- Experience planning, supervising, carrying out, and monitoring statistical work across multiple clinical studies
- Strong written and spoken communication, with demonstrated leadership ability
Who this fits
This senior role suits a biostatistician ready to lead study work and develop a team while balancing competing priorities. You must have legal authorization to work in the country where the role is based.
From the employer
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
As a Principal Biostatistician at ICON, you will design and analyse clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
What You Will Do:
You will manage day-to-day biostatistics activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serves as lead biostatistician for programs of studies, submissions, or on simple to complex individual studies.
- Oversees statistical activities that support ICON's interactions with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Reviews and approves statistical methods sections of study protocols, statistical analysis plans and statistical input to reports.
- Prepares and approves research proposals and budgets to provide statistical consulting and to conduct statistical analyses for clients.
- Participates in bid defense meetings and makes presentations at marketing meetings with prospective clients.
Your Profile:
You will have solid biostatistics experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Master's degree or Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field with 9 or more years of biostatistical experience with Master's degree; 7 or more years required with Ph.D
- Advanced knowledge of multiple statistical and therapeutic areas, the drug development process, and statistical programming practices and procedures.
- Advanced ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical studies.
- Effective written and oral communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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