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Senior Biostatistician (Remote: USA/Canada)


Company : Cytel


Location : oakville, Ontario


Created : 2025-12-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location: Remote (USA / Canada)The Opportunity:The Statistician is a key member of the cross-functional study or molecule team, responsible for applying statistical expertise to the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of individual clinical trials. This role ensures the scientific rigor and regulatory compliance of the study by contributing to protocol development, authoring statistical analysis plans, performing or overseeing data analyses, and supporting the interpretation and communication of results. The Statistician plays a critical role in ensuring that each study generates robust, meaningful data to support decision-making and regulatory submissions.You independently lead statistical input into clinical trial design, aligning with scientific objectivesYou own the development and quality review of statistical study documentsYou design and execute complex analyses, proactively resolving challengesYou represent Biostatistics and PDD at the Study Team level, ensuring statistical and scientific rigor of study deliverablesYou collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams to align deliverables and timelinesYou interpret and communicate results in context, influencing study-level decisionsYou lead statistical contributions to CSRs and selected regulatory documentsYou provide functional guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced statisticiansYou may lead or influence study-level projects or contribute significantly to large project teams or initiativesWho You Are:You hold an MSc or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative fieldYou have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in clinical trial statistics within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO settingYou have demonstrated experience contributing to the design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical studies across different phasesYou have a solid understanding of regulatory expectations and statistical methodologies for clinical developmentYou are proficient in SAS and/or R and familiar with CDISC standardsYou are able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teamsYou demonstrate capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based upon sound principlesYou bring excellent strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and agility that extends beyond the technical domainYou demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplaceYou have excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in the areas of presentation and writing, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear languagePreferred:Experience working in cross-functional global study teams.Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex statistical concepts for non-statistical audiences.Experience with multiple phases of drug development (early and/or late stage).Experience in mentoring or scientific leadership within a matrix organization.Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to portfolio-level decisionsMust have:5+ years experience in Biostatistics & SASExperience with Late PhaseIndependent trial statistician experienceWould be good to have R