Senior Biostatistician

RTI International

. Plan, conduct, and document statistical analyses for observational studies and clinical trials, with an emphasis on causal inference methods.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeBarcelona • 🇪🇸 SpainSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, conduct, and document statistical analyses for observational studies and clinical trials, with an emphasis on causal inference methods.
Implement target trial emulation analyses using real-world data sources.
Develop simple to moderately complex statistical analysis plans and contribute to more complex SAPs under supervision.
Write statistical sections of study reports, protocols, and proposals.
Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of statistical analyses and programming outputs.
Provide statistical and methodological solutions to internal, cross-functional project teams.
Mentor and oversee less experienced staff on selected project tasks.
Learn and apply new statistical methods in response to evolving project and research needs.
Contribute to the scientific reputation and professional development of the biostatistics group and prepare presentations for external audiences.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience, Master's degree and 6 years of experience, PhD and 1 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong programming skills in R (required), including experience developing reproducible analysis pipelines.
Experience with causal inference methods (e.g., propensity score methods, weighting, marginal structural models); target trial emulation experience is desirable but not required.
Experience analyzing real-world data (e.g., claims, electronic health records, registries).
Familiarity with SAS, machine learning, and natural language processing is desirable but not required.
Background in biostatistics or related quantitative disciplines.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality assurance principles, and regulatory environments.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High level of written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet timelines, and work effectively in collaborative team environments.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible work arrangements
professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical analysescausal inference methodsRreproducible analysis pipelinesstatistical analysis plansreal-world data analysisSASmachine learningnatural language processingbiostatistics

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communication skillsverbal communication skillsmentoringcollaborationtime management

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD