Novartis AG
Principal/Senior principal Biostatistician
Job ID
REQ-10056800
Jul 16, 2025
Switzerland
Summary
We are in search of a Principal/Senior Principal Biostatistician to join a passionate team in late development. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study or project level and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners in the early development analytics team.
About the Role
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all statistical tasks on the assigned trials.
- Protocol development in alignment with the development plan, developing statistical analysis plan, reporting activities.
- Contribute to planning and execution of statistical analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.
- Initiate, drive and implement novel methods and innovative trial designs in alignment with the Lead Statistician.
- Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in assigned indications/program with oversight.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g. data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables.
- Contribute to external engagement with consultants, advisory boards, health authorities, congresses, and scientific meetings
Role Requirements:
Essential Requirements:
- PhD with 3+ years- experience preferred OR MS with 7+ years- experience
- Fluent English (oral and written)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
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Division
Development
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
Switzerland
Site
Basel (City)
Company / Legal Entity
C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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