Principal Biostatistician

Elevance Health

Principal Carelon Research Biostatistician serving as the statistical lead for clinical research studies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance externally funded clinical research programs.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeColumbus • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $136,000 - $234,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic input as the lead statistical subject matter expert supporting clinical research studies
Leads or oversees statistical analyses and application of advanced research methods
Contributes statistical expertise to research proposals, grant-supported initiatives, protocol development, and scientific publications
Publishes research findings in recognized scientific publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a PhD and a minimum of 7 years of postdoctoral research experience with increasing responsibility or Masters degree and a minimum of 11 years of experience
Expertise in analytic methods and statistical programming using SAS, R, or similar tools
Experience designing clinical research studies, developing sample size calculations, statistical analysis plans
Strong scientific communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401k contribution

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Hard Skills & Tools

Statistical AnalysisAdvanced Research MethodsStatistical Analysis PlansResearch Proposal DevelopmentGrant-Supported Initiatives

Soft Skills

Scientific Communication