← Back to opportunities

YOUR NEXT RIGHT FIT

Principal Biostatistician Consultant

USA · Posted Jun 19, 2026

Start your application ↗

Submit your application details and optional resume, then choose a conversation time.

 We are seeking an experienced Principal Biostatistician Consultant to join a leading Respiratory & Immunology team supporting innovative clinical development programs, with a strong focus on Asthma studies. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled biostatistician to play a strategic role in study design, statistical leadership, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional decision-making throughout the clinical development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the statistical design and methodological strategy for clinical studies, including protocol development, sample size determination, randomization schemes, and statistical analysis plans (SAPs).
  • Provide statistical leadership and oversight across assigned studies to ensure scientific rigor, quality, and compliance with project objectives.
  • Ensure data used for statistical analyses are complete, accurate, and suitable for regulatory and clinical decision-making.
  • Develop and review statistical analysis plans, study outputs, and key deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely execution.
  • Interpret study results and provide clear statistical insights to cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Teams.
  • Evaluate and recommend alternative analytical approaches when appropriate to address complex scientific questions.
  • Review and validate statistical tables, figures, listings (TFLs), clinical study reports, and statistical methods sections.
  • Ensure consistency and quality of statistical reporting across projects while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor and support statisticians by providing technical guidance, training, and expertise in statistical methodology.
  • Coordinate and oversee statistical activities across multiple projects to ensure high-quality deliverables and successful timelines.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field with 2–4 years of industry experience, or
  • MS in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field with 5–7 years of industry experience.

Required Skills & Expertise

  • Strong proficiency in SAS programming and statistical analysis.
  • Experience developing and reviewing statistical analysis plans, study outputs, and clinical study reports.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate complex statistical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of statistical methodologies, clinical trial design, and data analysis.
  • Knowledge of drug development processes and FDA regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

  • Direct experience within Respiratory & Immunology therapeutic areas, particularly Asthma clinical studies.
  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry experience.
  • Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, including the FDA.

Why Join?

  • Work on impactful clinical development programs that help improve patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams and industry experts.
  • Influence critical development and regulatory decisions through statistical leadership.
  • Contribute to innovative Respiratory & Immunology research in a highly visible consulting role.

If you are passionate about applying advanced statistical expertise to drive successful clinical development programs, we’d love to hear from you.

KEEP YOUR NEXT STEP IN VIEW

A little Right Fit.
In your inbox.

Subscribe for Right Fit Advisors insights on talent, technology and business growth.

    Request Right Fit Advisors insights on talent, technology and business growth.