Principal Biostatistician
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Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CSLs R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration were building a future-ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.
Your Opportunity
As Principal Biostatistician you will provide high level expertise in the specialist area ofResearch Biostatistics. You will support research activities in alignment with the respective Therapeutic Area (TA) Research collaboration with Research teams contribute statistical input towards experimental designs statistical analyses interpretation and reporting of research studies to ensure efficient use of resources as well as robust conclusions and deliveries following regulatory requirements and guidelines. The position plays a key role in executing research strategies fostering internal and external partnerships and ensuring delivery of impactful preclinical and translational science packages that support clinical development and business objectives.
Your Responsibilities will include
Functional Responsibilities
Execute Biostatistics strategies aligned with global therapeutic area (TA) and platform priorities closely collaborating with across Global Research with key connections with Bioinformatics & AI Translational Research Research Therapeutic area leads and research project teams
Maintain relevant state-of-the-art knowledge and capabilities through literature review and participation in scientific meetings
Oversee statistical design and analysis routines in experiments that translate development strategies into plans to support product development objectives including process control and validation strategies
Utilise expertise to provide statistical input towards experimental designs statistical analyses interpretation and reporting of research studies
Provide statistical advice for contacts with regulatory agencies for pre-clinical R&D topics e.g. in animal ethics applications
Contribute statistical input for regulatory filings for product approvals for on-market support and for scientific publications
Coordinate with other data analysis/computational experts (Data Managers Bioinformaticians Imaging & AI Analysts PK/PD/Pharmacometricians etc.) both in house and externally to ensure that CSL R&D is current and compliant in statistical methods
Scientific Innovation & Communication
Provide scientific input across R&D programs including drug discovery in vitro pharmacology biomarker development and OMICS studies
Execute Biostatistical pipelines to enable early decision making across research drive efficiency and generation of high quality data
Compile scientific reports regulatory documents and peer-reviewed publications
Present research findings at internal and external meetings and maintain state-of-the-art knowledge through literature and congress participation
External Collaboration & Representation
Establish and maintain collaborations with academic institutions biotech companies CROs and other external partners to support execution of the Research Project Portfolio. Support patent filings and legal contract negotiations in collaboration with CSLs legal and IP departments
Your skills & Experience
Postgraduate degree (preferably PhD) in Statistics Biostatistics or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech R&D or equivalent experience in a relevant academic environment
Proven experience in working with scientific teams in a global cross-functional environment
Excellent communication analytical and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation manage complex projects and translate scientific insights into strategic value
High integrity organizational skills and a proactive entrepreneurial mindset
Our Benefits
We encourage you to make your well-being a priority. Its important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.
About CSL
CSL is a leading global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of life-saving medicines including those that treat haemophilia and immune deficiencies as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. Since our start in 1916 we have been driven by our promise to save lives through innovation. Learn more about CSL.
We want CSL to reflect the world around us
At CSL Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors foster strong relationships with our stakeholders and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. Learn more Inclusion and Belonging CSL
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