Senior Biostatistician – India

Location: Trivandrum, Karnataka

Category: Biostatistics

Salary: Apply for details

Country: India

Employment: Direct Hire/Perm

Worksite: On-Site

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Senior Biostatistician – India

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of clinical research and biostatistics, where your expertise will drive impactful health solutions across global markets. This strategic hire offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with our client, a Global CRO. You will play a pivotal role in advancing innovative clinical trials. If you’re passionate about statistical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and making a difference in healthcare, this is your chance to shine.

What You’ll Need

- Over 5 years of hands-on experience in biostatistics within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

- Proven track record in statistical reviews, methodological development, and analysis across clinical phases 1-4

- Strong proficiency in SAS and R programming, including ADAMS, datasets, CRF, SDTM, and ADAM specifications

- Expertise in statistical methods such as ANCOVA, MMRM, Chi-square, Fisher exact, Logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier, and Log Rank

- Experience authoring Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP), mock TLF shells, and reviewing deliverables

- Knowledge of randomization, sample size calculation, and validation

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams and clients

- Familiarity with TMF filing and scientific publication review

Nice To Have Skills

- Co-lead experience and client negotiation skills

- Knowledge of complex statistical methods including Bayesian approaches, missing data/sensitivity analyses with Multiple Imputation, and Negative Binomial regression

- Experience in co-study leadership and exposure to complex efficacy analyses

Preferred Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field





- 5 years of industry experience with a focus on clinical trial data analysis

- Prior experience working remotely is welcomed; flexibility in work location preferred

Elevate your career by becoming a key player in an innovative, cooperative environment. Passionate candidates eager to make an impact are encouraged to apply now and take the next step in their biostatistics journey!

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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📌 SENIOR BIOSTATISTICIAN – INDIA (Thiruvananthapuram)
🏢 Planet Pharma
📍 Thiruvananthapuram