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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$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role in employee benefits administration, enhancing service delivery and compliance while collaborating with HR, Finance, and vendors to support organizational objecti...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K *

Drive innovation and transform lives by leading regulatory strategies and submissions for clinical trials globally. Act as a key liaison for project teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data management and analysis for critical defense operations. You'll support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division by implement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $105K *

Drive the validation lifecycle process, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards across multiple disciplines in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive global tax operations by supporting compliance, provision, and technology transformation. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax processes while leveraging data...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in transforming people analytics by applying causal inference and advanced statistical methods to drive strategic decisions on recruitment, retention, and compensation across the organ...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$199K - $343K *

Advance oncology research by leading clinical study teams and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative treatments. Ensure efficient protocol execution and contribute to strategy in a glo...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$199K - $343K *

Transform oncology clinical research by leading global study teams, ensuring effective study execution and cross-functional collaboration. Drive innovations to eliminate cancer and champion patients t...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing digital twins to enhance clinical trial design and support evidence-based decisions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate clinical questions into quantit...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $305K *

Champion the global CMC regulatory strategy for a pivotal HCM program, ensuring compliance from Phase 3 through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust regulatory processes and...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $127K *

Optimize quality control processes by leading technical writing for GMP documents and investigations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic laborato...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $200K *

Shape the future of data solutions by leading enterprise program initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams, and driving effective communication strategies to meet stakeholder goals and enhance data...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping our data program by driving strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams, and managing key projects to deliver impactful data solutions that meet stakeholder needs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead enterprise data initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution of data programs. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage KPIs, and enhance communication strategies...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $200K *

Optimize credit risk models by conducting validations, managing complex projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance risk assessment frameworks and meet regulatory standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $200K *

Champion the development and validation of advanced credit risk models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk assessment frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $200K *

Optimize credit risk assessment by developing and validating complex models, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance portfolio management and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, while lead...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced credit risk modeling initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance risk assessment frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards whi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $200K *

Pioneer advancements in credit risk modeling by conducting validations, managing complex models, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance risk assessment frameworks and meet regulatory standards...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial strategies for high-growth startups, partnering with CEOs to drive strategic decisions, manage financial models, and oversee accounting functions. This role evolves into a key strat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $220K *

Elevate client outcomes by translating technical capabilities into strategic business value. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop engaging narratives and tools that drive decision-making and mini...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $129K *

Engage in quality operations for externally manufactured pharmaceutical products, managing relationships with CMOs and cross-functional teams. Ensure compliance, oversee batch reviews, and drive conti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $129K *

Join us to oversee external quality operations for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and excellence in batch review, supplier management, and quality support. Collaborate with cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $129K *

Lead the charge in managing external quality operations for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and effective communication with CMOs. Drive continuous improvement and support quality initiat...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of cleanroom certification by leading technical operations, training personnel, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance service delivery an...

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.