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Principal Statistical Methodology Data Scientist

South San Francisco💼 Full-time💰 $185,200–$185,200🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-25

Core

Strategic statistical methodology expert enabling scientific rigor and decision-making excellence across clinical trial programs and portfolios.

Role type

Principal Statistical Methodology Data Scientist (Strategy & Mentorship)

Builds

Scalable statistical frameworks, simulation models, quantitative go/no-go criteria, and educational resources for clinical strategy.

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry / Clinical trial research / Biostatistics

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Advanced statistical modeling, clinical trial design expertise, regulatory trend analysis, thought leadership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Novel method development, scalable workflow design, portfolio-level decision influence, publications in data science, AI/ML in translational research

Technologies

Open source software, simulation frameworks, statistical computing tools

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on complex study design and analysis; lead development of institutional methodologies; shape cross-functional understanding of innovative methods; anticipate regulatory trends; act as a connector across teams; drive external collaboration in consortia; mentor junior staff and influence strategic direction.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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