Biostatistician II
Primary Location: United Kingdom, Remote Job ID R0000043856 Category Biostatistics Date Posted 07/22/2026Overview
As a member of Parexel’s Biostatistics group, your expertise in statistical methodology, and data analysis plays a crucial role in providing evidence to support the safety and efficacy of new health treatments. You contribute to research design and analytical strategies, provide input into protocols, and develop and review statistical analysis plans, all while working with the patient in mind.
Parexel's Biostatisticians work in global cross-functional teams where idea-sharing is encouraged, and you constantly learn. Our flexible, supportive, and inclusive working environment provides the space to work at your best wherever you are, voice your opinions, and contribute to the success of the team.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Detail-oriented
- Efficient
- Problem-solver
- Quality-focused
About This Role
As an experienced Biostatistician, you will be a member of cross-functional development teams and contribute to trial design, protocol development, analysis planning, interpretation of results, and preparation of regulatory submissions.
The Biostatistician II is responsible for strategic and scientific contributions at the indication/protocol/integrated analysis level. These contributions lead to better understanding of the asset being studied, improved development decisions, and an increased likelihood of regulatory and market success.
Our Biostatisticians are not only focused on delivering quality results for our clients' needs, but also value working with one another. Our virtual resources support our teams to work collaboratively and effectively across the globe. The overall long tenure of our team integrates a depth of knowledge and experience. Working together, you will create paths to answers and contribute to new therapies which ultimately will impact the patient.
What you'll do...
Lead, advise and review:
Leverage your expertise. Independently leads the development and execution of statistical aspects for studies of low to moderate complexity. Develop complex analysis strategies and execute them using efficient programming techniques (software: SAS, R).
Foster teamwork. Perform intricate statistical analyses and provide input to statistical reports. Collaborate on global, cross-functional teams.
Share knowledge. Provide input to analysis plans, statistical reports, statistical sections of integrated clinical reports.
Impact the process. Be a proactive advisor for all types of analysis from the proposal process through the project life cycle.
Take quality seriously. Review analysis data sets and quality control all types of statistical analysis deliverables.
Cooperate and network:
Build relationships. Liaise with biostatistical and other company departments to optimize global efficiency.
Work collaboratively. Coordinate Biostatistics related project activities for successful completion within given timelines and budget.
Interact with heart. Coordinate with clients with regard to data analysis, scope of work, and budget. Translate scientific questions into statistical terms and statistical concepts into layman terms.
More about you...
On your first day we'll expect you to have:
Experience:
Master's Degree in Statistics (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 3 years industry experience OR PhD in Statistics (or equivalent) plus 1 year of industry related experience
A thorough understanding of the statistical aspects of clinical trials and/or observational studies
Experience in statistical analysis in a clinically related subject, within clinical trials
SAS programming or R programming skills (desired)
Skills:
Confidence, be self-reliant and a quick learner who enjoys working in a matrixed team
Good leadership skills
Strong oral and written English communication skills
A strong work ethic to promote the development of life changing treatments for patients
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Potential Career Path
Parexel offers career paths for Biostatisticians to progress in their technical position or managerial position, as well as options to move to other areas of the business.
- Biostatistician I
- Biostatistician II
- Senior Biostatistician
- Principal Biostatistician
- Subject Matter Leadership PathwayPeople Management Leadership Pathway
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