Remote Biostatistics Consultant | Part-Time | 6-Month Contract
Sigma Systems is seeking an experienced Remote Biostatistics Consultant to support statistical deliverables for an oncology clinical research program. This part-time consulting opportunity is ideal for a biostatistician with strong clinical trial experience, advanced statistical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, publication-ready analyses.
Job Details
Position: Biostatistics Consultant
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part-Time Contract
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Work Schedule:
- First 3 months: Approximately 10–15 hours per week
- Remaining contract period: Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Overview
The Biostatistics Consultant will serve as a key statistical partner supporting oncology clinical trial activities. The consultant will review and finalize analysis datasets, validate statistical analyses, support data quality initiatives, generate statistical outputs, and contribute to publication-related materials.
This role will work closely with medical strategy leaders, publication specialists, statistical programmers, and cross-functional research teams to ensure analyses are scientifically rigorous, accurate, and ready for regulatory and publication use.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary biostatistical resource supporting study closeout activities
- Review, validate, and execute statistical analyses for clinical trial data
- Review and finalize analysis datasets for accuracy and consistency
- Conduct data quality checks and identify potential data issues
- Provide statistical guidance to programming teams developing:
- SDTM and ADaM datasets
- Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs)
- Statistical specifications and analysis outputs
- Perform quality control reviews of statistical programming deliverables
- Generate and interpret statistical tables, figures, and listings
- Apply advanced statistical methodologies to oncology clinical trial data
- Support statistical content development for publications and scientific communications
- Communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address publication and analysis-related questions
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to project teams
Required Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field
- Clinical trial experience:
- Approximately 3+ years for PhD candidates
- Approximately 5+ years for MS candidates
- Strong understanding of statistical principles, clinical trial design, and modern statistical methodologies
- Experience applying statistical methods in oncology clinical trials
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain complex statistical concepts, methodologies, and analysis plans to diverse audiences
- Experience with Bayesian modeling and Bayesian analysis
- Proficiency with statistical programming tools including:
- SAS
- R
- Other statistical analysis software
Preferred Experience
- Experience with CDISC data standards including:
- Experience reviewing statistical programming specifications and outputs
- Experience supporting clinical publications and scientific manuscripts
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity