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FSP Principal Biostatistician - RWE

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  • Home Based - Canada , Canada
  • Permanent
FSP Principal Biostatistician – RWE | Canada | Home Based | Permanent | FSP |

We are working with a leading global CRO who have an opportunity within their FSP team for a Principal Biostatistician to lead statistical support for novel clinical research using real-world data (RWD). This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge datasets and contribute to impactful regulatory and commercial decisions.

What you will be doing:
  • Identify and access diverse RWD sources (EHRs, claims, registries, and other datasets).
  • Collaborate with data vendors and healthcare organizations to ensure quality, compliance, and accessibility.
  • Develop robust data pipelines to support study objectives.
  • Design and execute statistical analyses to generate real-world evidence (RWE).
  • Apply advanced methods including propensity score matching, survival analysis, regression modeling, and machine learning.
  • Conduct comparative effectiveness research, health outcomes, and pharmacoeconomic studies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design RWE studies (retrospective cohorts, case-control studies, pragmatic trials).
  • Contribute to study protocols, SAPs, and technical reports aligned with regulatory standards (FDA, EMA).
  • Prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations summarizing RWE findings for internal, regulatory, and publication purposes.
  • Develop automated reporting tools and data visualizations for diverse audiences.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to support drug development, market access, and lifecycle management.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (FDA 21st Century Cures Act, EMA RWE framework) and industry standards (ISPOR, ISPE).
  • Implement best practices for data integrity, reproducibility, and validation of statistical outputs.

What you will need:
  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with 5+ years industry experience, or MS with 7+ years.
  • Proven expertise in RWD/RWE studies and experience with EHRs, claims, registries, or other datasets.
  • Strong programming skills in R, Python, or SAS; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, R Shiny).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and reproducible research practices.
  • Experience designing studies, developing protocols, SAPs, and supporting regulatory submissions.
  • Knowledge of statistical methodologies for RWD, including propensity scores, longitudinal analysis, and causal inference.
  • Understanding of ICH GCP, ICH E9, and CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM, CDASH).
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

What’s in it for you:
  • Fully remote with flexible scheduling.
  • Collaborative, high-performing statistical and research teams.
  • Opportunities for career growth, technical training, and impactful research.
  • Focus on advancing new therapies rather than administrative burdens.
  • Engaging, fast-paced environment with good work-life balance.

What to do next?
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now with your CV as we are looking to arrange interviews soon.

 
Jo Fornaciari Principal Consultant | Biometrics

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