Principal Biostatistician

Principal Biostatistician - India, Office or Home

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Principal Biostatistician, you will lead the statistical strategy and delivery for Phase I–III oncology trials. You will serve as a key expert across protocols, SAPs, data analysis, and regulatory submissions while mentoring others and driving process improvement.

What You Will Be Doing
• Lead statistical strategy and execution for oncology programs and individual studies
• Review protocols, SAPs, and clinical reporting to ensure scientific and regulatory excellence
• Provide statistical guidance to clients and support agency interactions
• Perform and oversee inferential analyses using SAS and/or R
• Contribute to proposals, bid defenses, and client presentations
• Mentor junior statisticians and support continuous process improvement initiatives

Your Profile
• Master’s degree or PhD with 10+ years of experience in biostatistics or a related discipline
• Strong experience leading Phase I–III oncology studies and client engagements
• Hands on programming skills in SAS and/or R
• Knowledge of regulatory processes including support for submissions
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities with strong prioritization skills
• Experience in a CRO environment preferred

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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