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Principal Biostatistician

ThermoFisher Scientific

Boston, MAJob$130–175K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$130–175K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Principal Biostatistician will support a global biopharmaceutical partner’s immunology clinical research by providing statistical guidance and leadership for complex trials and research projects. The role includes shaping study design and analysis, supporting interpretation and reporting, collaborating across clinical and regulatory teams, and mentoring colleagues. Candidates need an advanced degree with at least six years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least eight years.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Trial DesignClinical Trial AnalysisClinical Trial ReportingSASRStatistical MethodologyClinical Research PrinciplesRegulatory SubmissionsFDA GuidanceClinical Data StandardsCDISCGood Clinical PracticeProject ManagementOrganizationCommunicationStatistical ConsultingMentoring

Qualifications

Advanced Degree+6 or Bachelor's+8 YrsBiostatistics, Statistics or Related Field6+ Years Relevant Experience8+ Years Relevant Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll support a global biopharmaceutical partner on a bold journey in immunology—one built on the belief that teams can achieve what once seemed impossible. Together, you’ll contribute to clinical research for people living with rare and serious diseases, bringing statistical insight to studies designed to expand what may be possible for patients.

What you’ll do

  • Provide statistical guidance for complex clinical trials and research projects, including study design, endpoints, sample size, randomization, and analysis approaches.

  • Develop or review statistical analysis plans and support the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of study results.

  • Collaborate with clinical, data management, programming, and regulatory teams to support study quality and timely deliverables.

  • Explain statistical methods and findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Provide statistical consulting and leadership across project work.

  • Mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.

What you’ll bring

  • An advanced degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience in clinical trial design, analysis, and reporting.

  • A degree in biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.

  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as SAS or R.

  • Strong knowledge of statistical methodology and clinical research principles.

  • Experience with regulatory submissions and familiarity with FDA guidance.

  • Experience with clinical data standards; CDISC experience preferred.

  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

  • Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively, provide statistical consulting, and mentor colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00–$175,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,287 open Clinical Research jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$130–175K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$146–201K/yr62 salary ranges
  • US median$125–197K/yr618 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $153K, is 16% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($182K) — in the middle half of Clinical Research salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 98 open Clinical Research jobs in Massachusetts and 1,287 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Clinical Research postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (935 postings).
Education
551 of the 1,287 open Clinical Research jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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