Biostatistician Jobs in Boston, MA

A Biostatistician in the biotechnology industry applies statistical principles to design research studies, analyze and interpret data from these studies to drive decision-making and innovation. They play a key role in drug development, from pre-clinical trials to post-market surveillance, by ensuring data integrity and validity. They design and maintain databases, develop statistical analysis plans and perform complex statistical analyses, prepare reports and publications, and contribute to regulatory submissions. They also collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and other professionals to address complex biological problems and improve patient health outcomes.

Important skills for a Biostatistician include statistical software proficiency (like R, SAS, or Python), data management and analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. Master's or Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related field is often required. Professional certifications like Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) or SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Biostatistician, one might have roles such as a Research Assistant, Data Analyst, or Statistical Analyst in fields like public health, clinical research, or pharmaceuticals.

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Biostatistician - Friedman School of Nutrition

  • HERC
  • Boston, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 6 days ago

The Staff Biostatistician will also provide ongoing consultation to faculty and study teams on analytic approaches and data-related questions....

Hybrid

Biostatistician

  • Tufts University
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 days ago

The Staff Biostatistician will also provide ongoing consultation to faculty and study teams on analytic approaches and data-related questions....

Hybrid

Principal Biostatistician REQ22951

  • Biogen, Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 13 days ago

About This Role: As a Senior Principal Biostatistician, you will be at the forefront of leading study design and data analysis, providing statistical expertise for our products across various therapeutic...

In Person

Principal Biostatistician

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Boston, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 19 days ago

D. or master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics....

Remote Hybrid

Biostatistician/Manager of Statistical Training

  • Harvard University
  • Boston, MA
  • 20 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 20 days ago

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) is actively recruiting a Biostatistician/Manager of Statistical Training position to act as a protocol statistician...

Hybrid

Biostatistician/Manager of Statistical Training

  • Harvard University
  • Boston, MA
  • 22 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 22 days ago

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) is actively recruiting a Biostatistician/Manager of Statistical Training position to act as a protocol statistician...

Hybrid

Biostatistician II

  • Harvard University
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) is actively recruiting a Biostatistician II position to act as a protocol statistician....

Remote

Biostatistician II, Pharmacovigilance Focus- Fully remote!

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics or related field is required....

Remote

Biostatistician II, Pharmacovigilance Focus- Fully remote!

  • 46-5268103 CorEvitas, LLC
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Biostatistician II will work under the guidance of a Biostatistical Team Lead to implement statistical analysis plans involving complex longitudinal registry data available in several autoimmune...

Remote

Biostatistician/Manager of Orientation

  • Harvard University
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) is actively recruiting a Biostatistician/Manager or Orientation position to act as a protocol statistician....

Hybrid

Biostatistician I

  • Harvard University
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) is actively recruiting a Biostatistician I position to act as a protocol statistician under the direction of senior...

Hybrid

Principal Biostatistician

  • Prometrika LLC
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

PROMETRIKA is a full-service clinical research organization (CRO) with extensive experience in clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, medical writing, and pharmacovigilance....

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Senior Biostatistician

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Boston, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 90+ days ago

Required Qualifications: Masters in statistics or biostatistics with a minimum of 5 years of experience or Ph.D. in statistics or biostatistics with 3 years of experience....

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Associate Biostatistician

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Boston, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 90+ days ago

We are looking for an Associate Biostatistician for either our Maple Grove, MN, Santa Clara, CA or Burlington, MA locations....

In Person

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Salary for Biostatistician Jobs in Boston, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Biostatisticians in Boston, MA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
35.2%
Bachelor's Degree
33.4%
Doctorate Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
2.2%
High School or GED
1.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.3%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Biostatisticians in Boston, MA
1-2 years
20.8%
2-4 years
16.7%
Less than 1 year
16.7%
None
16.7%
4-6 years
12.5%
6-8 years
12.5%
8-10 years
4.2%



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