Job of the Week: Biostatistician

Job Description

Biostatistics is the science of obtaining, analysing and interpreting data using statistical theory and methods to address problems in biological and health sciences. A biostatistician provides statistical support to a clinical study (or a group of studies) through various stages of drug development like drug discovery, research, data collection, design, analysis and reporting.

Who is Hiring

Pharma companies such as Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfi zer, Roche, Eli Lilly and Merck. Clinical research organizations such as Quintiles, Parexel, Vimta Labs, Icon, Inventiv, Theorem Clinical Research, Jubilant Clinsys, Clinigene ( Biocon).

Why the Job’s in Demand

Cross-functional collaboration in the fi eld of clinical data management is gaining momentum and biostatisticians are involved from start of the clinical study, which signifi cantly avoids a lot of rework. Biostatisticians play a key role in helping biopharma companies in the drug development process through helping reduce risks, decrease costs, accelerate timelines, ensure speedier results and improve the quality of regulatory submissions.

Qualification & Experience Required

A bachelor’s degree in mathematics or statistics is good for entry-level positions. However, for more complex roles, a master’s degree or doctor of philosophy (PhD) in biostatistics, mathematics or statistics is required.

Salary

Rs 160,000 to Rs 14,60,000 per year

Industry Take

Biopharma industries are challenged more than ever today by regulatory and other competitive pressures. In such an environment, the role of a biostatistician in clinical research is not just a necessity – it is a competitive advantage.

Tommy Pedersen, Senior director, Biostatistics, Quintiles