Senior Biostatistician - FSP

Fortrea

$115K — $135K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may substitute for education.
  • 5+ years of experience in biostatistics or related field.
  • Proficiency in statistical software, particularly SAS®, for complex analyses.
  • Effective communication skills for conveying statistical concepts.
  • Good understanding of clinical trial processes and statistical analysis preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead biostatistics on medium complexity studies and provide statistical oversight.
  • Manage project timelines, resource planning, and milestones for assigned projects.
  • Prepare Statistical Analysis Plans and mock TFL shells under supervision of senior staff.
  • Conduct complex statistical analyses and quality check analyses from other team members.
  • Review statistical outputs for complex studies before delivering to clients.
  • Mentor junior biostatisticians and contribute to their development within the team.
  • Attend client bid defense meetings and represent the department in audits.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability plans.
  • 401(K) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Flexible Time Off (FTO) policies.
Full Job Description
Summary of Responsibilities:
  • Perform Lead Biostatistician role on medium complexity studies, providing statistical oversight and attending relevant project meetings.
  • Perform project management activities for identified projects including resource planning, timelines, and milestone management.
  • Preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans (including mock TFL shells) for medium complexity studies under the supervision of more senior statistical staff.
  • Perform complex statistical analyses, quality check statistical analyses developed by other statisticians.
  • Conduct overall statistical review of TFLs for complex studies prior to client delivery.
  • Review CRF and other study specific specifications and plans.
  • May perform sample size calculation for simple studies under the supervision of more senior statistical staff.
  • Develop the statistical sections of the protocol for simple to medium complexity studies under the supervision of a statistical consultant.
  • Provide statistical input and review of the CSR for medium complexity studies.
  • Preparation and review of randomization specifications and generation of randomization schedules.
  • Mentor of biostatisticians within project activities; assigned tasks related to the development of staff within the department.
  • Present and share knowledge at team meetings and/or at monthly seminars.
  • Attend bid defense meetings for medium complexity studies in order to win new business.
  • Represent the department during project-driven client audits.
  • All other duties as needed or assigned.


Qualifications (Minimum Required):
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
  • Must have an excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.


Experience (Minimum Required):
  • 5+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education or experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
  • Ability to program in one or more statistical software packages (SAS®) used to conduct statistical analyses. SAS proficiency including use of a variety of statistical procedures e.g., non-parametric analysis, linear and non-linear models, categorical data and survival analysis.
  • Ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts.
  • A good knowledge of the overall clinical trial process.
  • Experience in the preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans, analysis, reporting, etc.


Preferred Qualifications Include:
  • Master's degree, equivalent, or higher in Biostatistics or related field.


Pay Range: $115,000-$135,000 USD (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

Application deadline: July 20, 2026

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