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Biostatisticians/Statistical Analysts/Statistical Scientists

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A global contract research organisation is looking for a Biostatisticians / Statistical Analysts / Statistical Scientists. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in the preparation of clinical development plans. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

Biostatisticians

  • Contribute to clinical development plan preparation
  • Review of study protocol and preparation of statistical methodologies
  • Develop a detailed Data Analysis Plan for assigned projects
  • Handle programming of study analysis, review of study results and preparation of statistical methods section for clinical or statistical reports
  • Communicate project requirements for CRF design, database design and database cleanup to ensure the key study variables are suitable for analysis, and
  • Communicate statistical results to medical writing personnel to ensure accurate interpretation

Statistical Analysts

  • Review of analysis plans for appropriate methodologies
  • Develop analysis databases
  • Handle programming of study analyses and review of study results
  • Communicate the project requirements for cleanup and data capture to ensure the key study variables are suitable for analysis

Statistical Scientists

  • Write statistical programs for use in creating analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures
  • Review analysis plans for appropriate methods
  • Program study analyses and review study results
  • Communicate the project requirements for cleanup and data capture to ensure the key study variables are suitable for analysis

Requirements:

Biostatisticians

  • Ph.D. degree in Biostatistics or Statistics
  • Prior pharmaceutical clinical trial experience
  • Strong experience in SAS® programming or equivalent
  • Experience in generation of analysis databases, and analyses for medium to high complexity clinical trial projects, including ISS, ISE, and electronic submissions
  • Knowledge of other statistical software
  • Knowledge of advanced statistical methods and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements or guidelines for drug development
  • Familiarity with complex statistical methods that apply to Phase I-IV clinical trials
  • Experience in generation of analysis databases, and analyses for medium to high complexity clinical trial projects, including ISS, ISE, and electronic submissions
  • Bilingual level English and Japanese

Statistical Analysts

  • Master’s degree or above
  • 2-4 years of SAS® or statistical programming work experience
  • Good understanding of data management process
  • Clinical trial experience
  • Knowledge of clinical database mapping
  • Knowledge of statistical methods commonly used in pharmaceutical clinical trials
  • Ability to write statistical programs independently for use in creating analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures
  • Bilingual level English and Japanese

Statistical Scientists

  • Master’s degree or above in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field
  • Industry working experience with SAS programming, or SAS certificate
  • Knowledge of databases and data management processes
  • Knowledge of statistical methods commonly used in pharmaceutical clinical trials
  • Bilingual level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global contract research organisation based in the United States. This company provides clinical development services across several sectors.

Keywords:

臨床, 研究, 製薬, 医療, バイオテクノロジー, 統計, 外資系

Job Ref: CXI6YG

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: Clinical Research

Industry: Science and Research

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥10,500,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: CXI6YG-2F3B8977

Date posted: 23 May 2025

Consultant: Olivia Li