Statistical Scientist Director United Kingdom

Premier Research is looking for a Statistical Scientist Director to join our Biostatistics team. You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life‑changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success. We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires. Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here. As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for. Join us and build your future here.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as lead statistician on complex, key client studies, acting as point-of-contact, ensuring cohesive communication with sponsors and internal teams, and leading project-level statistical strategy from protocol/SAP planning through reporting, ensuring alignment of design, analyses, and data interpretation.
• Communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly to non-statistical stakeholders—including sponsor leadership, regulatory representatives, and clinical teams.
• Develop sample size estimation, modeling approaches, adaptive or Bayesian frameworks, and innovative trial designs.
• Develop or provide senior oversight for statistical deliverables, including: statistical selection of protocols, statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), randomization specifications and statistical contributions to CSRs, publications, and regulatory documents.
• Identify risks related to study design, sample size, or analysis approaches and proactively propose mitigation strategies.
• Act as project manager for biostatistics stand‑alone work and drive high-quality statistical deliverables while managing budget, scope, and timeline expectations.
• Advise clients on regulatory guidelines, statistical principles for submissions, and global expectations (FDA, EMA, PMDA, etc.).
• Support business development through participation in bid defenses, capabilities presentations, RFP strategy and build trusted scientific relationships with sponsors and influence decision-making through evidence-based recommendations.
• Act as an independent biostatistician on DSMBs and DMCs.

What We Are Searching For:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) from accredited college or university, in statistics or closely related field. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• 15+ years’ experience in clinical trials design and analysis, preferably in a CRO environment.
• At least 1 year technical experience in clinical trials design and analysis implementing innovative statistical analysis.
• Previous experience implementing innovative statistical designs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, scientific, technical and clinical expertise in conduct of clinical trials in the respective area of focus as demonstrated by past positions related to the therapeutic area in the CRO and Pharma/Biotech sector.
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of advanced programming skills with standard software, including SAS, R.
• Excellent working knowledge of CDISC standards and application of these standards to projects.
• Ability to manage and de‑escalate difficult situations with clients, teams, and management.

Why Choose Premier?

Premier Research is more than a company – it’s a community furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need. We are a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems. Our Values – We Aim High, We Work Together, We Stay Agile, We Get It Done, We Care – mirror the determination, flexibility and trust that our team embodies. As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location. Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other. We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning.

About Us:

Premier Research is a global clinical research, product development, and consulting company. We are dedicated to helping biotech, specialty pharma, and MedTech innovators transform life‑changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medical treatments. Our team is inspired by this common purpose. Premier is a place where you can change lives, and feel rewarded and celebrated. We aim high - we will not stop until we reach our goals. And we care about each other, about our customers and partners, and, most importantly, about all the patients that we touch with our work. Premier Research is an equal opportunity employer.