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Principal Statistician - FSP
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Posted: 10/06/2026
- £Competitive
- Remote - Belgium, Belgium
- Permanent
Principal Biostatistician | Global CRO - FSP | Belgium/Europe | Home Based | Permanent
Our client, a leading global CRO, is seeking an experienced Lead Biostatistician to join a dedicated FSP team supporting an innovative and fast-growing biotechnology organisation
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical development, partnering directly with a leading biotech company and contributing to the advancement of novel therapies across global development programmes. You will provide statistical leadership across clinical studies and development programmes, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to influence study design, data interpretation, regulatory strategy, and key development decisions
What you will be doing:
What you will need:
What’s in it for you:
What to do next:
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation is looking to welcome an experienced Principal Biostatistician to the team as soon as possible.
Our client, a leading global CRO, is seeking an experienced Lead Biostatistician to join a dedicated FSP team supporting an innovative and fast-growing biotechnology organisation
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical development, partnering directly with a leading biotech company and contributing to the advancement of novel therapies across global development programmes. You will provide statistical leadership across clinical studies and development programmes, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to influence study design, data interpretation, regulatory strategy, and key development decisions
What you will be doing:
- Leading statistical activities for one or more clinical trials and development programmes
- Providing strategic input into study design, protocol development, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reporting
- Collaborating closely with clinical, regulatory, programming, data management, medical, and biomarker teams
- Supporting regulatory submissions and Health Authority interactions
- Overseeing the delivery of high-quality statistical outputs across multiple studies
- Acting as a trusted statistical partner to programme stakeholders and senior leadership
- Contributing statistical expertise to clinical development plans and biomarker-driven programmes
- Developing innovative analytical tools and applications using SAS, R, and R Shiny where appropriate
What you will need:
- MSc or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
- 8+ years of biostatistics experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments
- Experience developing applications using R Shiny is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology and drug development
- Experience leading statistical activities across clinical development programmes
- Expertise in SAS and/or R programming
- Experience supporting biomarker analyses and biomarker-driven development programmes
- Willingness to travel occasionally
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package
- Fully home-based or flexible hybrid working across Europe (France, Germany or The Netherlands)
- Opportunity to work within a long-term strategic partnership with a leading biotechnology organisation
- High level of scientific collaboration and programme visibility
- Exposure to innovative therapies and cutting-edge clinical development programmes
- Excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities within a global CRO
What to do next:
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as the organisation is looking to welcome an experienced Principal Biostatistician to the team as soon as possible.
Jo Fornaciari
Principal Consultant in Statistical Programming
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