Principal Biostatistician - Safety (FSP)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location
Remote, Belgium
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
November 9, 2026

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

About the Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to support an innovative, science-driven global biotechnology company focused on developing transformative therapies for people living with severe autoimmune diseases.

Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will contribute to a growing portfolio of clinical research programmes, helping generate the scientific evidence needed to better understand treatments and improve patient outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your statistical expertise within a highly innovative therapeutic area, collaborate with leading scientific experts and play a key role in advancing research with the potential to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

DESCRIPTION

Join our Clinical Research team as a Principal Scientist in Biostatistics, where you'll contribute to advancing life-changing therapies through statistical excellence. As part of our Functional Service Provider (FSP) division, you'll work closely with clients while utilizing the benefits and resources of an established leader in clinical research. You'll be responsible for implementing diverse statistical tasks throughout the full clinical trial process, from study design and protocol writing to final analysis and reporting. This position offers the opportunity to impact health outcomes while working with advanced clinical development programs.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in biostatistical experience in clinical research, with emphasis on Phase I-III trials
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Statistics, Biostatistics, or related quantitative field
  • Expert-level proficiency in SAS programming and statistical methodology
  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulations
  • Demonstrated experience in statistical analysis plan development and review
  • Demonstrated experience in Benefit-risk analysis, Safety reporting DSUR, PSUR; Post-marketing analysis, MA, RWE, claims database
  • Ability to manage multiple clinical trials simultaneously
  • Advanced knowledge of CDISC standards and their implementation
  • Experience with statistical software packages such as R, EAST, or WinBUGS
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellence in written and verbal communication
  • Ability to interact effectively with regulatory authorities (FDA, EMA)
  • Experience in CRO environment and vendor management preferred
  • Knowledge of auto-immune and/or oncology therapeutic areas beneficial
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and quality focus

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this job located, and is it remote?
The position is based in Belgium and is listed as remote. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday.
What qualifications and experience do I need?
You need an advanced degree plus 6 years, or a bachelor's degree plus 8 years, of biostatistical experience in clinical research, with emphasis on Phase I-III trials. Preferred fields are Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field. Expert-level SAS proficiency and strong ICH-GCP knowledge are also required.
What specific technical and safety experience is expected?
You should have demonstrated experience in statistical analysis plan development and review, benefit-risk analysis, safety reporting (DSUR, PSUR), and post-marketing analysis, MA, RWE, and claims databases. Advanced CDISC knowledge and experience with R, EAST, or WinBUGS are also expected. CRO and vendor management experience is preferred, and autoimmune or oncology knowledge is beneficial.
What will my main responsibilities be?
You'll implement diverse statistical tasks across the full clinical trial process, from study design and protocol writing to final analysis and reporting. You'll work closely with clients, manage multiple clinical trials simultaneously, and interact with regulatory authorities such as the FDA and EMA.
What team will I be part of, and who is the client?
You'll join the Clinical Research team within Thermo Fisher's Functional Service Provider (FSP) division. You'll support a global biotechnology company developing therapies for severe autoimmune diseases, contributing to its growing portfolio of clinical research programmes.

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