Principal Biostatistician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll support a global biopharmaceutical partner on a bold journey in immunology—one built on the belief that teams can achieve what once seemed impossible. Together, you’ll contribute to clinical research for people living with rare and serious diseases, bringing statistical insight to studies designed to expand what may be possible for patients.

 

What you’ll do

• Provide statistical guidance for complex clinical trials and research projects, including study design, endpoints, sample size, randomization, and analysis approaches.
• Develop or review statistical analysis plans and support the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of study results.
• Collaborate with clinical, data management, programming, and regulatory teams to support study quality and timely deliverables.
• Explain statistical methods and findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide statistical consulting and leadership across project work.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.

 

What you’ll bring

• An advanced degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience in clinical trial design, analysis, and reporting.
• A degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as SAS or R.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methodology and clinical research principles.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and familiarity with FDA guidance.
• Experience with clinical data standards; CDISC experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively, provide statistical consulting, and mentor colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00–$175,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards