Principal Biostatistician (Remote)
Irvine, CA · HybridFull-time$105–180K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
The Principal Biostatistician leads statistical design, analysis, and reporting across SELUTION DEB clinical programs, supporting clinical development and regulatory submissions. The role oversees internal and outsourced biostatistical and programming activities, develops statistical methods, and ensures scientific integrity and regulatory readiness. It collaborates with clinical, regulatory, and data management teams and supervises external vendors and CROs. The position is based in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel up to 20%.
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Overview
Selution, in partnership with Cordis, specializes in the development of ground-breaking technology and commercialization of advanced drug device combination products for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare by creating next-generation solutions that address unmet and critical medical needs.
Responsibilities
The Principal Biostatistician provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of statistical design, analysis, and reporting across SELUTION DEB clinical programs. This role ensures the scientific integrity of all biostatistical activities, drives the development and application of robust statistical methods, and leads internal and external data management partners to support clinical development and regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as the statistical lead across SELUTION DEB clinical studies, managing all internal and outsourced biostatistical and programming activities.
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Provide strategic input into study design, clinical development planning, and regulatory submissions.
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Author statistical sections of clinical trial protocols and develop Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs).
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Oversee statistical analysis, interpretation, and presentation of clinical trial data for publications and regulatory filings.
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Ensure data integrity, compliance, and readiness for regulatory review and inspections.
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Lead data analysis strategy, ensuring standardization, efficiency, and reproducibility across programs.
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Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, and Data Management teams to align statistical methodologies with project goals.
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Supervise external vendors and CROs to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of data deliverables.
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Oversee database management, programming, and statistical reporting activities.
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Drive continuous improvement of statistical standards, operating procedures, and data-sharing processes.
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Ensure all statistical activities comply with GCP, ICH, ISO, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
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Promote data integrity, transparency, and excellence in quantitative analysis to support evidence generation and decision-making.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related discipline.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
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Expertise in clinical trial data management and biostatistical processes for IDE/PMA submissions.
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Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiovascular trials.
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In-depth knowledge of statistical programming (e.g., SAS, SPSS, MATLAB).
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Demonstrated experience overseeing external vendors and statistical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of EDC systems and data governance frameworks.
Working Conditions
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Office or hybrid environment.
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May require travel to clinical sites, conferences, or regulatory meetings (up to 20%).
Pay / Compensation
The expected pre-tax pay rate for this position is $104,500 – $ 180,000 per year. Actual pay may fluctuate outside of the listed range depending on skills, education, experience, job-related knowledge and location.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All our teammates’ points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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Job Locations US-CA-Irvine
ID 2026-13119
Category Quality/Regulatory
Position Type Regular Full-Time
CORDIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in all its forms is and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We are committed to advancing our culture of belonging, where all teammates feel seen, heard, and appreciated and encouraged to be their authentic selves. Our team is invested in attracting, retaining and growing top talent. Our Teammates are the core of our innovation and success. Cordis is an inclusive, engaging place to work and grow a career. CORDIS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations, upon request, to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected]
How this job compares
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- Pay
- This posting$105–180K/yr
- California median$114–190K/yr83 salary ranges
- US median$121–198K/yr577 salary ranges
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- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 173 of the 1,174 open Clinical Research jobs (15%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
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