Principal Biostatistician

ICON plc

Principal Biostatistician at ICON designing and analyzing clinical trials, contributing to innovative treatments. Managing biostatistics activities and leading statistical processes for clinical studies.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeWarsaw • 🇵🇱 PolandLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day biostatistics activities
Serve as lead biostatistician for programs of studies, submissions, or individual studies
Oversee statistical activities that support ICON's interactions with clients and regulatory agencies
Review and approve statistical methods sections of study protocols
Prepare and approve research proposals and budgets
Participate in bid defense meetings and make presentations at marketing meetings with prospective clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field
9 or more years of biostatistical experience with Master's degree
7 or more years required with Ph.D
Advanced knowledge of multiple statistical and therapeutic areas
Understanding of the drug development process
Knowledge of statistical programming practices and procedures
Advanced ability to plan, supervise, implement, and monitor statistical processes for multiple clinical studies
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated leadership ability

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

biostatisticsstatistical methodsstatistical programmingclinical studiesdrug development processresearch proposalsbudget preparationstatistical processestherapeutic areasdata analysis

Soft Skills

effective communicationleadershippresentation skillssupervisionplanningmonitoringclient interactionteam collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

Master's degree in BiostatisticsPh.D in BiostatisticsMaster's degree in StatisticsPh.D in Statistics