Senior Principal Scientist, Biostatistics

Location: Hybrid; primary location in Rahway, New Jersey, with additional locations in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Domestic relocation may be available. The role is for US and Puerto Rico residents only.

Base salary: $210,400–$331,100 annually for the primary location; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Company

hirify.global’s Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences department supports the discovery, development, regulatory approval, manufacturing, and marketing of medicines and vaccines.

What you will do

• Serve as the statistical lead in cross-functional clinical development teams for drug and vaccine projects.
• Lead biostatistical planning, design, conduct, and analysis of Phase II–V clinical trials.
• Develop protocols, data analysis plans, statistical methodologies, and solutions to technical challenges.
• Analyze and interpret clinical trial data and communicate results to project teams, management, investigators, and regulatory agencies.
• Represent biostatistics in regulatory interactions, including advisory committee presentations.
• Lead or mentor statisticians and statistical programmers and contribute to research, publications, recruiting, and training.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in statistics, biostatistics, or a related discipline with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and experimental design.
• Strong scientific leadership in clinical trial design and analysis, with clinical trial expertise from Phase II to Phase V.
• Strong project management, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Solid knowledge of statistical and data-processing software, including SAS and R.
• Understanding of worldwide regulatory requirements and demonstrated ability to conduct statistical research and apply novel methods to clinical trial development.
• Publications in peer-reviewed statistical or medical journals.
• Ability to learn, act proactively, stay motivated, maintain attention to detail, and execute consistently.

Nice to have

• Understanding of disease biology and drug discovery and development.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with approximately 10% travel.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• Inclusive environment focused on diverse perspectives, respectful challenge, and collective problem-solving.
• Regular employee status; visa sponsorship is not available.