This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr/Principal Statistician (Sponsor-dedicated) based in France.
This role sits at the heart of global clinical development, supporting the design, execution, and analysis of complex clinical trials that contribute directly to the advancement of new therapies. You will act as a key statistical expert across the full study lifecycle, from protocol development through to clinical study reporting, ensuring the scientific integrity and regulatory quality of trial outputs. Working in a sponsor-dedicated environment, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including clinical operations, programming, and regulatory experts. The position offers exposure to high-impact, global studies and the opportunity to influence study design and decision-making at a strategic level. You will also play a mentoring role within biostatistics teams, helping elevate methodological standards and best practices. The environment is highly collaborative, scientifically rigorous, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for patients.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and contribute to statistical activities across the full clinical trial lifecycle, from protocol development through to final clinical study reports.
- Develop Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), including mock tables, listings, and figures, ensuring alignment with study objectives and regulatory expectations.
- Provide statistical input into study design, randomization schedules, CRFs, and related clinical documentation to ensure analytical integrity.
- Review and validate programming specifications, datasets, and outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SAPs and standards.
- Act as a statistical representative on study teams, collaborating closely with clinical, programming, and operational stakeholders.
- Monitor project timelines, manage competing priorities across studies, and ensure timely delivery of statistical outputs.
- Contribute to quality control processes, regulatory submissions, and inspection readiness activities.
- Support mentorship of junior statisticians and contribute to departmental initiatives and process improvements.
Requirements:
- Strong academic background in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Extensive experience in clinical trial statistics within pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments.
- Proven expertise in developing SAPs, analyzing clinical trial data, and supporting regulatory submissions.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, study design, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH guidelines).
- Proficiency in statistical programming environments such as SAS or similar tools used in clinical data analysis.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional clinical teams and supporting sponsor-facing activities.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to non-statistical stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Competitive global compensation with performance-based rewards.
- Fully remote working model with international collaboration opportunities.
- Annual learning and development budget to support continuous professional growth.
- Generous paid leave policies and family-friendly benefits.
- Exposure to global clinical trials and high-impact drug development programs.
- Opportunity to work in a scientifically rigorous, innovation-driven environment.
- Travel opportunities for occasional team meetings and industry events.