Biostatistics Consultant – Part Time

Sigma Systems

Remote biostatistics consultant supporting oncology clinical-trial analyses, CDISC data standards, and publications for Sigma Systems. Part-time six-month contract guiding SAS/R analyses and statistical programming.

Posted 8/22/2026contractRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis and biostatistics, with a strong focus on clinical trials, including proficiency in SAS and R programming. Capable of guiding statistical programming efforts and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of statistical outputs.

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PhD Or MS In Statistics Or BiostatisticsExperience In Clinical TrialsSAS ProgrammingR ProgrammingKnowledge Of CDISC SDTM And ADaM Standards

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisBayesian ModelingStatistical MethodsData Quality ChecksStatistical Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention To DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsOncologyStatistical DesignStatistical MethodologiesStatistical Programming

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary biostatistician for a study within a project team
Support study closeout activities
Review, validate, and execute statistical analyses
Review and finalize analysis datasets
Support data quality and consistency checks
Generate tables, figures, and listings
Interpret statistical results
Contribute statistical content for publications
Address publication-related statistical questions
Provide guidance to statistical programmers developing SDTM/ADaM datasets and TLF specifications
Perform quality checks on statistical programming efforts as needed
Collaborate with cross-functional team members, the Medical Strategy lead, and publications specialist
Help ensure analyses and outputs are scientifically rigorous, accurate, and publication-ready

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MS in statistics or biostatistics
Ideal 3-year experience for PhD holders or 5-year experience for MS holders in clinical trials
Broad and thorough understanding of statistical principles, current statistical designs and methodologies, and their applications in clinical trials
Effective writing and communication skills; ability to explain complex statistical design, methodology, decision rules, analysis plans, and statistical reports clearly
Experience with Bayesian modeling and analysis
Experience with SAS programming, R programming, and other statistical software
In-depth knowledge of statistical methods and their application in oncology clinical trials
Experience with CDISC SDTM and ADaM data standards
Ability to guide statistical programmers on SDTM/ADaM datasets and TLF specifications
Strong attention to detail and commitment to statistical analysis and programming output accuracy and integrity
Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule: 10–15 hours a week for the first three months, then 5–10 hours per week until the engagement ends