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Principal Statistician

Japan - Tokyo - Akasaka💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead biostatistical activities for clinical research programmes to support drug and vaccine development for Japanese patients, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing trial designs.

Role type

Principal Statistician (Biostatistics)

Builds

Clinical trial designs, statistical analyses, and regulatory submissions for novel drugs and vaccines

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry, Biostatistics, Clinical Research

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research

Required skills

Biostatistics, Clinical trial design, Regulatory submissions, Bayesian statistics, Vendor management, Strategic planning, Methodological expertise, Operational excellence

Preferred skills

PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics, Therapeutic area knowledge (Respiratory, Immunology, Oncology, Vaccines), AI-tools fluency, Business analysis, Innovative statistical thinking

Technologies

Bayesian techniques, AI-tools

Responsibilities

Lead biostatistical activities for specific indications/projects, Collaborate globally to align trial designs, Oversee external statistical consultants, Represent team at scientific meetings, Influence planning and strategy discussions, Ensure operational excellence in local study execution and regulatory filings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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