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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$160K - $259K *

Shape the future of regulatory strategy in Europe by leading cross-functional teams and driving successful submissions for innovative therapies in sleep-wake disorders. Leverage your expertise to navi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive clinical data quality as a Subject Matter Expert, ensuring effective data flows and integrity across healthcare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor strategies and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading tech transfer activities, driving formulation design, and optimizing processes for new pharmaceutical products while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $313K *

Lead the charge in advancing quantitative systems pharmacology through innovative modeling and simulation strategies, driving integration across drug discovery and development to enhance patient outco...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $313K *

Pioneer innovative drug development by leading quantitative systems pharmacology efforts. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance model-informed strategies, driving impactful research in respiratory...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in analytical services, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while managing a high-performing team to support product lifecycle management and commercialization in a cGMP env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $208K *

Drive impactful field analytics and insights to enhance customer engagement and sales performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable strategies that sup...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $150K *

Empower our Process Engineering team by leading innovations and scaling commercial assays. Drive enhancements in chemistry processes, mentor junior engineers, and ensure FDA/GMP compliance while optim...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical trials by leading statistical programming efforts. Oversee programming deliverables, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop tools to enh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leaders across functions to create KPIs, analyze business performance, and foster a data-driven culture through...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $205K *

Lead the charge in statistical programming for clinical studies, ensuring accurate data analysis and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality programming solutions an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead strategic customer relationships in Bankruptcy Risk, ensuring retention and growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, drive customer success, and enhance valu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer advancements in clinical research as a Principal Scientist in Biostatistics, driving statistical excellence across all trial phases. Collaborate with clients to enhance health outcomes through...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$214K - $337K *

Shape the future of mass spectrometry and pharmacology through scientific leadership, guiding assay development, and fostering collaboration to drive impactful drug discovery across multidisciplinary...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of analytical development by leading innovative methods for synthetic molecules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug characterization and regulatory submissions, e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $134K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by managing complex projects, mentoring team members, and driving improvements in product performance. Utilize your expertise in protein-based immunoassays to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $155K *

Join a team that's transforming the Life Sciences sector by delivering innovative solutions. As a key consultant, you'll engage with clients to assess needs, validate solutions, and ensure successful...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $196K *

Lead the strategic oversight and execution of global clinical trials, ensuring compliance and timely delivery while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams in a dynamic and innovative env...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $145K *

Elevate revenue and risk strategies by leveraging data insights to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, influence product development, and enhance client...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $197K *

Drive compliance excellence in clinical development by providing technical leadership and oversight in GCP, GVP, GLP, and GPP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and readiness f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $172K *

Champion innovative bioinformatics solutions to drive vaccine and immune therapy advancements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyze complex datasets, design experiments, and translate i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical data programming in oncology. Leverage your expertise to develop SAS programs, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, leading analytics projects from conception to delivery. Mentor junior analysts while enhancing operational efficiency and environmental i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Ensure data integrity and compliance in clinical trials. Manage EDC development, oversee data cleaning, and liaise with vendors. Lead data management from initiation to close-out while optimizing data...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Manage clinical trial operations for early-phase gene-editing studies, overseeing execution from start-up to close-out. Collaborate with internal teams, CROs, and vendors to ensure timelines, budgets...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.