At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead statistical analysis for oncology studies and contribute to trial design and regulatory submissions.
- Company: Join a dynamic biopharma company focused on innovative oncology diagnostics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with strong career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in oncology while being closely involved in scientific decision-making.
- Qualifications: BSc in a scientific field; MSc or PhD in Statistics preferred with clinical trial experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Are you a biostatistician who wants to be close to the science — not just the data? We're working with a specialist, commercially active diagnostics company with a strong oncology focus and a growing clinical pipeline. This is a hands-on study statistician role where your work reaches all the way from trial design to regulatory filing. You won't be one layer removed from the decision-making. You'll be in the room.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Biometrics, you'll serve as study statistician across assigned oncology clinical programs — owning the statistical work end-to-end. That means contributing to protocol design, authoring and reviewing SAPs, supporting CDISC-compliant data standards (SDTM/ADaM), overseeing CRO/vendor outputs, and contributing directly to NDA/MAA submissions. This is a role for someone who wants regulatory depth and scientific ownership, not just analytical throughput.
What You'll Be Doing
- Acting as lead statistician on assigned oncology studies within a cross-functional project team
- Authoring and reviewing Statistical Analysis Plans
- Supporting trial design, protocol development, and database setup documentation
- Overseeing biometrics vendors — timelines, deliverables, quality
- Working with CDISC standards: SDTM, ADaM, define.xml, Pinnacle21
- Contributing to NDA/MAA submissions and clinical study reports
- Collaborating closely with Medical, Clinical Operations, Imaging, and Regulatory Affairs teams
What We're Looking For
- BSc in a mathematical or scientific discipline; MSc or PhD in Statistics strongly preferred
- Solid experience applying statistical methods in clinical trials
- Hands-on experience with SAS and/or R in a drug development context
- In-depth knowledge of CDISC standards and regulatory submission requirements
- Experience working with external vendors in a CRO or sponsor environment
- Oncology or diagnostic imaging experience is a genuine advantage
- Strong communicator who is comfortable in a cross-functional, matrixed setting
Why This Role?
This is not a large-pharma seat where your SAP sits in a queue for six weeks. It's a focused, science-first environment where biostatistics has a visible seat at the table, your contributions are traceable to outcomes, and the regulatory complexity is genuinely interesting — particularly around imaging endpoints in oncology. The company is well-funded, pipeline-active, and backed by a major international diagnostics group. You get the intellectual environment of a specialist organisation with the stability of an established parent.
Senior Data employer: Planet Pharma
At Planet Pharma, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. Our focus on oncology and diagnostics means that as a Senior Biostatistician, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to impactful clinical trials while enjoying a culture that values scientific ownership and innovation. With strong support for professional growth and a commitment to diversity, we offer a unique blend of stability and dynamism in the heart of London, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals to thrive.
