Title: Senior Biostatistician (Australia)
Description:
Australia. IQVIA: Senior Biostatistician. Job Overview Develop
statistical methods sections of protocols and review case report forms
(CRFs). Prepare analysis plans and write specifications for analysis
files, tables, and figures. Communicate with clients regarding study
protocol or statistical analysis issues as they arise. Communicate with
study team members regarding study execution as it relates to timelines,
data quality, and interpretation of results. Interpret analyses and
write statistical sections of study reports. Accountable for controlling
costs and maximizing revenue recognition. Provide training, guidance
and mentorship to lower level and new staff. Essential Functions
Production of High-Quality Deliverables Completes and reviews complex
tasks with strong accuracy. Performs required validations per Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs), reviews statistical programming
deliverables and manages Quality Control (QC) documentation. Provides
oversight for activities related to database lock, randomization, and
unblinding, ensuring procedural compliance. Leadership Serves as
statistical team lead for assigned studies. Partners with Project Team
Lead to deliver on time, within quality and budget expectations. Builds
customer relationships and leads statistical discussions. Runs meetings
with customers, provides updates in internal project team meetings, and
contributes to project finance reporting. Data Management Support
Advises on database design, validation checks and critical data. Inputs
into Data Issues log and follows issues to appropriate resolution.
Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) & Shells Authors or QC reviews SAPs
and shells. Leverages internal resources for complex statistical
methods. Datasets Reviews analysis dataset programming specifications to
ensure alignment with the SAP. Reviews analysis datasets to ensure
proper derivations are employed and industry standards, such as Clinical
Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), are followed. Tables,
Listings & Figures (TLFs) Reviews programming specifications and
checks resulting programming output for format and content, questions
specification as needed. Ensures consistency across items produced.
Ensures programmers maximizes programming efficiency with use of
internal tools, where applicable. Timelines & Financials Understands
'scope of work', contract and budget assumptions. Plans timelines,
forecasts resources, and flags out-of-scope work. Shares accountability
for study financial performance, cost control and maximizing revenue
recognition. Knowledge Sharing & Mentorship Trains and mentors
junior staff. Supports other team members and promotes knowledge
transfer. Risk Management Identifies and mitigates delivery and quality
risks proactively. Additional Responsibilities May lead across multiple
protocols within a compound. Authors/QCs statistical sections of
protocols, assists with sample size calculations, Case Report Form (CRF)
reviews. May contribute to proposals, Request for Proposal (RFPs), and
bid defenses. Reviews or drafts Clinical Statistical Report
(CSRs)/statistical reports. May serve as unblinded lead statistician.
Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Bachelor's
degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field with 3-5 years of
relevant experience in CROs or Pharmaceutical industry. Strong
statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written
and verbal communication. Excellent attention and accuracy with details.
Detailed knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International
Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines and clinical research
regulations. Familiarity with moderately complex statistical methods
applied in clinical trials. Strong initiative, organization, and ability
to manage multiple tasks. Proficiency in SAS. Familiarity with other
relevant statistical programming language such as R. Ability to lead
small teams and collaborate effectively. Working knowledge of relevant
data standards (such as CDISC/Analysis Data Model (ADaM)). IQVIA is a
leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial
insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare
industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the
development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to
help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn
more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is committed to integrity in our
hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate
fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application
must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations,
or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in
immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of
employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We
appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global
provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and
healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries.
We create connections that accelerate the development and
commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is
part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health
worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds
and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your
role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping
customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your
interest in growing your career with us. EEO
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Published: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:14:10 +0200
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