Principal Biostatistician RWE

7 days ago

Edmonton AB, Edmonton Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Warman O'Brien Full-time

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Principal Biostatistician – RWE (FSP) | Canada | Fully Remote | Permanent

We’ve partnered with a leading global CRO who are expanding their FSP team with a Principal Biostatistician to drive real‑world evidence (RWE) strategy. In this role, you’ll work with cutting‑edge real‑world datasets to support regulatory, clinical, and commercial decision‑making for innovative therapies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, access, and manage diverse real‑world datasets (EHRs, claims, registries, etc.).
  • Develop and optimize data pipelines and ensure data quality/compliance.
  • Lead statistical analyses using advanced methodologies (propensity scores, causal inference, survival models, ML).
  • Deliver comparative effectiveness, outcomes, and pharmacoeconomic insights.
  • Author protocols, SAPs, technical reports, and regulatory‑aligned documentation.
  • Prepare high‑impact reports, visualizations, and publications.
  • Provide strategic recommendations across drug development and market access.
  • Champion data integrity, reproducibility, and validation best practices.

Requirements

  • PhD in Biostatistics/Statistics or MSc with 5+ years industry experience.
  • Hands‑on experience with RWE/RWD studies.
  • Strong programming in R, Python, or SAS; SQL and visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI, Shiny).
  • Familiarity with FDA/EMA RWE guidance, ISPOR/ISPE standards, and CDISC.
  • Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Interested?

Apply now with your CV — interviews are being scheduled shortly.

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