Principal Computational Statistician

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R&D Statistics - Scientist - R1

Summary

At the core, this R&D Statistics Scientist role applies statistics and data analysis to advance clinical study design, starting from rigorous sample size calculations and quantitative assessments. Working within Clinical Sciences, the role collaborates across functions to influence technical decisions and drive a culture of data-driven analytics, while contributing to the creation of formal technical reports and presentations that distill complex analyses for technical leaders and management. The work is executed under defined methods with close guidance, solving routine problems and delivering high-quality insights that inform study design and decision-making. Through clear communication and collaboration, the role helps elevate analytical standards and supports the team’s execution and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct sample size calculations and quantitative assessments to support clinical study designs.
• Collaborate with peers across functions to influence technical decisions and promote data-driven analytics.
• Produce formal technical reports and presentations summarizing analyses for technical leaders and management.
• Create and present technical documentation and analyses that inform local and network-level decisions.
• Develop CDISC-compliant (ADaM/SDTM) submission-ready datasets, ensuring data integrity and regulatory alignment.
• Design and execute statistical analysis plans to support clinical development and regulatory submissions.
• Track and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements affecting statistical analysis and data submissions.
• Validate and ensure accuracy and consistency of statistical programming code and outputs for clinical submissions.

Core Capabilities

• Apply defined methods to analyze clinical data and support study conclusions with clarity.
• Use established statistical principles to perform routine analyses and interpret results for study design.
• Present analyses and insights to technical leaders with clear, concise dialogue.
• Manage own tasks and deadlines, seeking guidance when needed to ensure timely deliverables.
• Adhere to applicable regulations and established procedures within routine analytical work.

Preferred Capabilities

• Familiarity with scripting or basic automation to support data workflows.
• Exposure to industry standards and analytical approaches guiding experiments.
• Awareness of validation concepts applicable to computerized systems and data integrity.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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