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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$110K - $130K *

Lead clinical trial monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, manage budgets, and provide oversight. Drive successful study e...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Pioneer the future of global regulatory affairs through a two-year fellowship, gaining hands-on experience across diverse therapeutic areas while collaborating with industry leaders to enhance your pr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Transform your career in regulatory affairs through a dynamic two-year fellowship, gaining hands-on experience across diverse therapeutic areas while collaborating with industry leaders to shape the f...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Champion innovative drug development by engaging in a two-year fellowship, gaining hands-on experience in regulatory affairs, and collaborating with experts to influence health authority strategies an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $130K *

Champion data engineering excellence by leading a team to build scalable data infrastructure, ensuring high-quality solutions that empower data-driven decision-making and drive organizational success...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $245K *

Lead programming initiatives in hematology, ensuring high-quality deliverables and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with global teams, mentor staff, and drive project success while managing multiple...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead programming initiatives in hematology, ensuring high-quality deliverables and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with global teams, mentor staff, and drive project success while managing multiple...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $215K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy for R&D, driving results aligned with corporate goals. Partner with PSC leaders to develop forecasts, manage budgets, and enhance financial accountability while s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Engineer scalable data ingestion and processing solutions using Databricks. Lead design and implementation of data pipelines, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performing...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $106K *

Discover your potential as a strategic analytics advisor, translating business needs into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop dashboards and reporting solutions that drive pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative drug delivery systems and medical devices. Collaborate across disciplines to optimize processes, conduct experiments, and ensure compliance while driving proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Lead the charge in early-phase clinical trial execution, ensuring compliance and excellence in Immunology programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative therapeutic development...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Shape early-phase clinical trials by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and excellence in execution. Drive innovative immunology programs from concept to delivery, while mentoring jun...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Transform early clinical development by leading innovative trials and strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in execution, driving impactful results in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Join a team that's redefining early clinical development by leading innovative immunology trials. Drive excellence in execution, compliance, and data quality while mentoring junior staff and collabora...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $188K *

Unlock potential by transforming raw HR data into actionable insights, driving strategic decision-making and enhancing organizational efficiency through advanced analytics and collaboration with cross...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $188K *

Elevate organizational efficiency by leveraging data analytics to transform insights into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design advanced visualizations that drive HR...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $207K *

Lead a high-performing team driving innovative vaccine process development, providing strategic scientific leadership for polysaccharide fermentation and purification. Influence key decisions from dev...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical research by leading site selection efforts, mentoring specialists, and ensuring high-quality data collection for successful study participation acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive bioanalytical analysis and method validation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing advanced instrumentation and data processing techniques in a co...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $179K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial analysis by consolidating forecasts, explaining variances, and enhancing reporting tools. Play a key role in supporting strategic finance initiatives...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $179K *

Optimize financial forecasting and reporting processes while delivering insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to enhance planning tools and improve data...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive requirements leadership and analysis for a large-scale public system, bridging business owners and DevSecOps teams. Translate complex needs into actionable user stories and ensure alignment with...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading financial data management and analysis, optimizing asset tracking, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Drive cost management and support external audits whil...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful data-driven decisions by leveraging analytics to support government clients in addressing critical challenges. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop innovative solutions and enhan...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.