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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$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to validate and enhance physiological sensing algorithms, ensuring accuracy and equity. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to translate complex data into actionable insights...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $222K *

Transform the future of biotherapeutics by leading analytics for diverse biologics, guiding a passionate team, and driving innovation with cutting-edge techniques in Physical Chemistry Analytics and M...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative research initiatives by designing and supervising complex experiments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with a diverse team to deliver high-quality scie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join us in leveraging analytical skills to empower clients with data-driven solutions, fulfilling their unique business information needs while fostering collaborative relationships and driving impact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging quantitative skills to address clients' analytic needs. Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored data insights and solutions that drive business decisions, while dev...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming client data into actionable insights, driving business decisions through analytical expertise, and fostering client relationships to support strategic grow...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your quantitative skills to provide data-driven solutions for clients' business needs. Collaborate closely to analyze data and communicate actionable insights, gaining e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $170K *

Innovate solutions as a nearly/newly FCAS credentialed actuary or Data Scientist, leveraging advanced data modeling and AI techniques. Collaborate on data pipelines and challenge traditional methodolo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $278K *

Drive enterprise value by leading category strategies and managing a team of category managers. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimize external spend, enhance supplier relationships, and ach...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing daily Pharmacovigilance operations, ensuring timely safety data handling, and supporting compliance efforts within a dynamic team focused on patient safety and regulato...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $104K *

Shape the future of product development by analyzing systems and applications, ensuring they meet user needs. Collaborate with teams to define requirements, resolve issues, and mentor junior analysts...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $149K *

Drive the development and optimization of health solutions through clinical expertise, data science, and informatics. Engage with healthcare organizations to enhance patient safety and operational out...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $149K *

Contribute to the enhancement of healthcare outcomes by leveraging your clinical expertise and data science skills to optimize product solutions, ensure accurate clinical insights, and foster strong p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $149K *

Innovate by applying your clinical expertise and data science skills to enhance healthcare informatics, ensuring that technology solutions align with real-world clinical practices and improve patient...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $149K *

Elevate healthcare outcomes by collaborating with clinical teams to implement informatics solutions. Leverage your expertise in data science, clinical workflows, and patient safety to drive operationa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$142K - $186K *

Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI analytics, building trusted data models, and providing actionable insights to optimize business performance. Collaborate across departments to enhance decis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $210K *

Champion innovation at the forefront of clinical programming, leading deliverables from study initiation to regulatory approval. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality analysi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading programming deliverables for clinical studies, ensuring high-quality analysis and reporting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive projects from regulatory appr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Drive impactful statistical programming initiatives within clinical studies, leading deliverables from regulatory approval to product launch. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-qu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Lead programming deliverables for clinical studies, ensuring high-quality analysis and reporting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support regulatory approval and product launch while devel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Shape the future of clinical programming by leading deliverables from study to launch. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality analysis and reporting, while driving innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $240K *

Drive excellence in clinical pharmacology data programming, ensuring high-quality analysis-ready datasets and outputs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support regulatory submissions and enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $240K *

Lead the charge in clinical pharmacology data programming, ensuring high-quality analysis-ready datasets and outputs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely, regulatory-compliant re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $265K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical trial data analysis, ensuring rigorous design and execution across multiple studies. Collaborate cross-functionally to support regulatory submissions and drive im...

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  •   8 - 10 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.