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Biostatistics
Data Science, Analytics and AI/ML
Biostatistics is the application of statistical methods to biological, medical, and public health data, used to design clinical trials, analyze epidemiological studies, and interpret research results. Biostatisticians work alongside researchers and pharmaceutical companies to ensure that conclusions drawn from health data are scientifically valid and reproducible.
Biostatistics in the job market
Last checked September 13, 2026
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Open roles requiring Biostatistics (10)
Sr. Principal Biostatistician
Biogen
Full-time · Remote, USA · $134,000 – $179,000
Lead statistical analysis and study design for clinical trials across therapeutic areas at a biotech company, mentoring contract statisticians and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role suits experienced biostatisticians ready to take on project leadership and contribute to process improvements in pharmaceutical development.
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Principal Scientist, Biostatistics, Late-Stage Clinical Development
Merck
Full-time · Rahway, NJ · $190,800 – $300,300
A leadership role in biostatistics within a pharmaceutical R&D department, responsible for designing and analyzing clinical trials, managing statistical programming teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance for drug and vaccine development. This suits experienced statisticians who want to advance into senior scientific leadership while driving the statistical strategy behind clinical research programs.
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Senior Director, Oncology Clinical Development, Early Phase
Moderna
$210,900 – $379,200
Lead oncology clinical development strategy and execution for mRNA-based immunotherapies at an early-phase stage, working across cross-functional teams to design studies, develop regulatory submissions, and bring precision medicines to patients. This role suits experienced medical oncologists or hematologists with proven leadership in biopharmaceutical drug development who thrive in fast-paced environments.
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Associate Director, CORDS Oncology
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · Remote - United States - US · $167,540 – $203,013
This role leads real-world evidence research projects for an oncology outcomes team, analyzing retrospective data to support clinical and commercial decision-making. It suits epidemiologists or biostatisticians with 5+ years in pharmaceutical research who can combine technical programming expertise with scientific leadership and stakeholder communication.
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Sr Director Biostatistics -Inflammation
Gilead Sciences
$237,575 – $338,250
This role leads a biostatistics team across one or more therapeutic areas, setting statistical strategy and advising senior leadership on development priorities. It suits experienced biostatisticians ready to build teams, shape company-wide data practices, and influence drug development decisions at an executive level.
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Director, Insights & Innovation - Trial Analytics, Insights & Planning
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · Princeton, NJ · $200,980 – $243,544
Lead the analytics and data science strategy for Bristol Myers Squibb's clinical trial operations, owning the roadmap for advanced analytics and AI-enabled decision support across the trial lifecycle. This role suits experienced analytics leaders who can bridge business strategy with technical data science teams while maintaining analytical integrity in a regulated environment.
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Executive Director, Biostatistics - Medical Affairs
Gilead Sciences
Full-time · $302,005 – $390,830
This executive leadership role oversees the biostatistics function supporting medical affairs studies across Gilead's therapeutic portfolio, requiring strategic statistical expertise and strong people management. The position demands a proven leader capable of building and scaling a high-performing team while maintaining scientific rigor and regulatory compliance in evidence-generation activities.
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Director Biostatistics - late-phase Virology
Gilead Sciences
Full-time · $205,615 – $292,710
This is a senior statistical leadership role overseeing late-phase clinical trials in virology drug development at a major pharmaceutical company. The position combines hands-on biostatistics expertise with team leadership responsibilities, requiring someone who can manage complex clinical data analysis while also developing and mentoring direct reports.
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Statistical Advisor
Gilead Sciences
$205,615 – $292,710
A statistical leadership role at a pharmaceutical company where you'll advise on clinical trial design, mentor biostatisticians, and establish yourself as a recognized expert in statistical methodology for drug development. This suits experienced statisticians ready to move from technical contributor to strategic advisor and thought leader.
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Medical Key Account Lead - Central
Gilead Sciences
Full-time · United States - Field · $221,000 – $286,000
This is a senior medical affairs leadership role responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with major healthcare systems and academic medical centers across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The position requires developing comprehensive medical strategies for HIV and oncology therapies, managing clinical data communication, and leading a team while interfacing with complex healthcare stakeholders.
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Asked for alongside Biostatistics
Measured from the 10 open roles that name Biostatistics — not from a curated list.
- R4 roles40.0%
- SAS4 roles40.0%
- Statistical Analysis3 roles30.0%
Roles that use Biostatistics
Employers hiring for Biostatistics
5 in total, most open roles first.
- Gilead Sciences5 roles
- Bristol Myers Squibb2 roles
- Biogen1 role
- Merck1 role
- Moderna1 role
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