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Senior Biostatistician

Health research and innovation consultancy

A senior role leading the methodological design and statistical analysis of health outcomes and evidence-generation studies.

HEOR · Evidence Generation · RWEPermanent contractFull timeHybrid working
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The project

We are looking for a Senior Biostatistician to join a consultancy specialising in health research and innovation.

The successful candidate will be the scientific team’s statistical reference point, leading the methodological design and analysis of health outcomes, HEOR and real-world evidence studies.

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Key responsibilities

  • Lead statistical design for observational, epidemiological, comparative effectiveness, burden-of-disease and pharmacoeconomic studies.
  • Develop, run and oversee analyses of real-world data, including clinical records, electronic health records and administrative databases.
  • Prepare and review protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and final reports.
  • Develop predictive models and statistical algorithms for health data.
  • Act as the statistical point of reference for clients and in technical meetings.
  • Contribute to scientific publications, conferences and technical proposals with multidisciplinary teams.
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Required profile

  • Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, Engineering or a related field.
  • A master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology or a related discipline is essential.
  • At least five years’ experience analysing data in health research, a CRO, the pharmaceutical industry or consultancy.
  • Experience with observational and epidemiological studies and real-world evidence, HEOR or pharmacoeconomics.
  • Advanced R and/or Python skills for data processing and statistical analysis are essential.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical methods and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-specialist audiences.
  • English skills for reading, writing and communicating in scientific and professional settings.
  • Autonomy, commitment, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
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Highly valued

  • SQL and experience with Spanish primary or specialist-care EHR databases.
  • Clinical coding (ICD-10, ATC) and healthcare database structures.
  • Familiarity with STROBE, RECORD, GRACE, TRIPOD or other standards for observational studies and prediction models.
  • Machine-learning models applied to clinical data.
  • Scientific publications, conference presentations and advanced English (C1 or above).
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What the project offers

  • Projects with a real impact on health and opportunities to contribute to international publications and conferences.
  • Technical autonomy from day one within a specialist scientific team.
  • An agile, collaborative environment with genuine opportunities for professional growth.
  • Permanent, full-time contract, hybrid working and immediate start.
  • Fixed and variable compensation.
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How to apply

Email your CV to Antonio Morales. The email will open with the subject line ‘Application — Senior Biostatistician’ already completed.