Senior Biostatistician Jobs

Explore senior biostatistician jobs for experienced professionals who use statistical methods to guide clinical research, drug development, and healthcare decisions. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles across pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and health technology organizations.

What Senior Biostatisticians Do

Senior biostatisticians design and oversee statistical approaches for research studies, analyze complex data, and communicate findings to scientific and business partners. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include developing study protocols and statistical analysis plans, selecting appropriate methods, interpreting clinical trial results, supporting regulatory submissions, and mentoring statisticians and analysts.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek advanced training in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline, along with substantial experience applying statistical methods to clinical or biomedical research. Familiarity with clinical trial design, regulatory standards, and data from areas such as oncology or epidemiology can be valuable. Technical skills may include SAS, R, and other statistical programming tools, as well as the ability to explain results clearly to cross-functional teams.

Where Senior Biostatisticians Work

Senior biostatisticians contribute across the life sciences and healthcare. Opportunities may be found in pharmaceutical and biotech research, clinical development, CROs, public health, medical devices, and healthcare analytics. Some roles focus on a particular therapeutic area or phase of research, while others offer broader responsibility for statistical strategy across multiple studies or programs.

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Search senior biostatistician openings on Ladders to discover vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by employer, location, and area of focus, and identify positions that match your research experience, technical expertise, and leadership goals.

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$177K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in clinical development by providing strategic statistical leadership for virology programs. Collaborate across functions to ensure high-quality planning, analysi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $253K *

Empower your career by leading statistical programming for clinical trials. Oversee project management, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading statistical programming efforts for clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables that support regulatory submiss...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $160K *

Innovate and enhance quantitative research tools to drive investment manager analysis. Lead projects, mentor team members, and collaborate across global teams to deliver actionable insights and mainta...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $159K *

Lead the charge in data science innovation by managing a team of experts to develop predictive models and optimize workflows, ensuring data integrity and compliance while delivering actionable insight...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$224K - $273K *

Lead and mentor a team of statistical geneticists to drive innovative ML methodologies that enhance understanding of human genetics and advance drug discovery efforts, fostering collaboration across m...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K - $311K *

Lead strategic initiatives in Statistical Programming, guiding teams and managing resources to ensure effective data analysis and reporting across clinical studies. Drive innovation and maintain indus...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client relationships and ensure top-notch pharmacovigilance services. Drive client success through effective communication, project management, and strategic collaborati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare data solutions by designing scalable architectures, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qu...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $151K *

Optimize statistical programming for early-stage oncology projects, ensuring quality and compliance in datasets and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $151K *

Elevate your career by supporting statistical programming for oncology clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and validate datasets, ensuring compliance and quality in del...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Join a team that develops AI-enabled scientific data products, shaping data strategies for drug discovery and patient safety. You'll design scalable integration frameworks, enhance data architectures...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of scientific data engineering, combining expertise in AI and data architecture to design interoperable, AI-ready data solutions that drive drug discovery and deve...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Lead the development of innovative scientific data products to enhance AI-driven drug discovery efforts, ensuring effective integration across diverse data domains to support patient safety and transl...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Shape the future of drug discovery by leading the design and implementation of AI-ready scientific data products that enhance drug development and patient safety through innovative data architectures...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive the evolution of AI-ready scientific data products that integrate and enhance the drug discovery and development lifecycle, fostering collaboration between multiple scientific domains and ensuri...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $231K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Principal Quantitative Scientist, leading Real-World Data initiatives to drive evidence generation and influence strategic decisions in digital health and diagnostics...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive evidence-based healthcare improvements by leading evaluations and strategic analyses. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance Military Health System outcomes through expert consultat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and management of clinical documentation for regulatory submissions while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and compliance, improving productivity and quality w...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Transform data into insights that drive strategy, collaborating with various teams to enhance audience intelligence and performance analytics for clients, while independently leading projects and pres...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$93K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical data throughout study lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and support innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Drive data management excellence across clinical trials, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance from start to finish. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and enhance processes to deliver ti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $308K *

Unlock potential by leading statistical strategies in clinical research, enhancing drug development through innovative methodologies, and driving data-driven decisions across multidisciplinary teams t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $308K *

Join a team that's redefining statistical leadership in clinical research. Drive innovative study designs, enhance drug development effectiveness, and influence critical decisions through data-driven...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $308K *

Shape the future of drug development by leading statistical strategies and innovative methodologies. Collaborate across teams to enhance clinical research, ensuring data-driven decisions and regulator...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior biostatistician do?question toggle

    A senior biostatistician plans and oversees statistical work for biomedical or clinical research, analyzes study data, interprets results, and communicates evidence to research, clinical, and regulatory teams. The role may also include setting statistical strategy and mentoring other statisticians.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior biostatistician jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for an advanced degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative field, plus significant experience in clinical or biomedical research. Knowledge of study design, statistical analysis, regulatory requirements, and tools such as SAS or R is often valuable.

  • Where can senior biostatisticians find jobs?question toggle

    Senior biostatisticians work at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, medical centers, public health organizations, medical device companies, and healthcare analytics firms.

  • What skills are important for senior biostatisticians?question toggle

    Key skills include clinical study design, statistical modeling, data analysis, statistical programming, and clear communication. Senior roles may also require project leadership, collaboration across disciplines, regulatory knowledge, and mentoring.

  • How can I find senior biostatistician jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review roles by location, employer, and specialization to find opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.