FSP Principal Biostatistician, Medical Affairs

IQVIA
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
October 31, 2026
Salary Range
$111k - $309k USD

Job Description

Job Level: FSP Principal Biostatistician, Medical Affairs

Location: Home-based in the U.S. or Canada

Why DSSS?

Data Sciences Staffing Solutions, DSSS, is a unit within IQVIA that provides our sponsors with fully embedded resources through a Functional Service Provider (FSP) partnership. This yields all the benefits of working for an industry leading global CRO and collaborating directly with cross-functional sponsor teams. Sponsor clients include world class pharmaceutical and biotech companies offering you unique opportunities to influence the future of medicine and advance therapies to market.

The Principal Biostatistician is responsible for providing statistical analysis support for pharmaceutical research in Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials.

Additional Benefits

·         Home-based remote working opportunities.

·         Work/life balance as well as flexible schedules.

·         Collaborating with motivated, high-performance, statistical and research teams.

·         Technical training and tailored development curriculum.

·         Research opportunities that match your unique skillset.

·         Promising career trajectory.

·         Job stability: long-term engagements and re-deployment opportunities.

·         Focus on bringing new therapies to market rather than project budgets and change orders.

·         Experience with regulatory submissions.

·         Engaging, fast-paced environment.

·         Good work-life balance.

Job Responsibilities

·  Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to establish project objectives and timelines.

·  Author statistical analysis plans.

·  Collaborate with Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Clinical Development, and Clinical Operations to provide statistical expertise.

·  Contribute to publications and presentations.

·  Provide guidance and supervision to programmers in planning and execution of analysis.

· Independently program or validate statistical outputs (tables, listings and figures) using SAS or R

· Interpret study results and review reports of study results for accuracy.

· Support exploratory analyses.

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)

·  PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 5+ years industry experience.

·  MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 7+ years of industry experience.

· At least 3 years in Phase 2/3 clinical trial experience.

·  Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

· Able to effectively communicate his/her ideas and to manage programmers in a constructive manner.

· Ability to use R or SAS to perform efficacy and safety analyses and validate important data derivations when necessary.

· Understanding of ICH GCP, ICH E9 plus general knowledge of industry practices and standards.

· Experience with CDISC, including SDTM, ADAM, CDASH

Desired Experience

Contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

Job Level: FSP Principal Biostatistician, Medical Affairs

Location: Home-based in the U.S. or Canada

Why DSSS?

Data Sciences Staffing Solutions, DSSS, is a unit within IQVIA that provides our sponsors with fully embedded resources through a Functional Service Provider (FSP) partnership. This yields all the benefits of working for an industry leading global CRO and collaborating directly with cross-functional sponsor teams. Sponsor clients include world class pharmaceutical and biotech companies offering you unique opportunities to influence the future of medicine and advance therapies to market.

The Principal Biostatistician is responsible for providing statistical analysis support for pharmaceutical research in Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials.

Additional Benefits

·         Home-based remote working opportunities.

·         Work/life balance as well as flexible schedules.

·         Collaborating with motivated, high-performance, statistical and research teams.

·         Technical training and tailored development curriculum.

·         Research opportunities that match your unique skillset.

·         Promising career trajectory.

·         Job stability: long-term engagements and re-deployment opportunities.

·         Focus on bringing new therapies to market rather than project budgets and change orders.

·         Experience with regulatory submissions.

·         Engaging, fast-paced environment.

·         Good work-life balance.

Job Responsibilities

·  Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to establish project objectives and timelines.

·  Author statistical analysis plans.

·  Collaborate with Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Clinical Development, and Clinical Operations to provide statistical expertise.

·  Contribute to publications and presentations.

·  Provide guidance and supervision to programmers in planning and execution of analysis.

· Independently program or validate statistical outputs (tables, listings and figures) using SAS or R

· Interpret study results and review reports of study results for accuracy.

· Support exploratory analyses.

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)

·  PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 5+ years industry experience.

·  MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 7+ years of industry experience.

· At least 3 years in Phase 2/3 clinical trial experience.

·  Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

· Able to effectively communicate his/her ideas and to manage programmers in a constructive manner.

· Ability to use R or SAS to perform efficacy and safety analyses and validate important data derivations when necessary.

· Understanding of ICH GCP, ICH E9 plus general knowledge of industry practices and standards.

· Experience with CDISC, including SDTM, ADAM, CDASH

Desired Experience

Contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

#LI-Remote

#LI-NITINMAHAJAN

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $111,000.00 - $309,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this job located, and is remote work available?
The job header lists Durham, North Carolina, United States of America, and the description specifies that it is a home-based, remote position located in the U.S. or Canada.
What are the key responsibilities for this role?
You will provide statistical analysis support for Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials, author statistical analysis plans, collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to publications, and interpret study results. Additionally, you will guide, supervise, and collaborate with programmers, and independently program or validate statistical outputs using SAS or R.
What qualifications and experience are required?
Candidates need a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years of experience. You must have at least 3 years of Phase 2/3 clinical trial experience, proficiency in R or SAS, CDISC knowledge, and familiarity with ICH GCP and ICH E9 standards.
What is the compensation range for this position?
The annualized potential base pay range for this role is $111,000.00 to $309,000.00. Actual base pay varies depending on factors such as job-related skills, knowledge, education, experience, location, and schedule. Additional compensation like bonuses or incentive plans may also be offered.
What benefits does this position offer?
Benefits include home-based remote working, flexible schedules for work/life balance, technical training, tailored development curricula, long-term engagements, and re-deployment opportunities. Health, welfare, and other benefits may also be provided depending on the position offered.
Who will I supervise or report to in this role?
You will provide guidance and supervision to programmers in the planning and execution of statistical analysis.

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