Senior RWE Biostatistician at Covance · Maidenhead

Senior RWE Biostatistician
Location: Maidenhead
As an experienced Senior RWE Biostatistician within our Consulting business, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex Real-World Evidence (RWE), non-interventional, and low-interventional research studies for leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Working as a trusted client-facing consultant, you will help design innovative evidence-generation strategies, lead statistical analyses, and provide scientific expertise that supports regulatory, payer, and health technology assessment (HTA) decision-making.
In this role, you will apply advanced biostatistical methodologies to real-world data sources including claims databases, electronic health records (EHR), registries, and linked data assets. You will contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of high-impact studies while supporting business development activities, scientific publications, and internal innovation initiatives.
Your expertise will directly contribute to generating evidence that shapes healthcare decisions and improves patient outcomes worldwide. Join Fortrea and discover why more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers.
What else can you expect from us?
Rewarding and meaningful work in an established, diverse, highly profitable and respected global company
Highly competitive compensation packages, including various local benefits such as pension contributions, complimentary health insurance plans, remote working allowances, and more
A genuine work-life balance
Flexibility in working hours
A thorough onboarding program with support from your personal mentor
A permanent employment contract with Fortrea
Excellent training and career development opportunities, as well as support for continuing education
Strong support from your Fortrea Line Manager, your team, and thousands of colleagues worldwide
Your responsibilities
Lead the design, analysis, and interpretation of non-interventional and RWE studies utilizing claims, EHR, registry, and other real-world data sources
Apply advanced causal inference and confounding-control methodologies including propensity score matching and weighting, inverse probability weighting, instrumental variable methods, marginal structural models, and difference-in-differences approaches
Design and support innovative evidence-generation strategies, including target trial emulation, external control arms, and synthetic control methodologies
Develop and review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), statistical sections of protocols, estimands, and study design documentation
Ensure alignment of study methodologies and outputs with applicable regulatory guidance and RWE frameworks, including FDA and EMA expectations
Perform statistical quality control and promote analytic reproducibility and transparency across client engagements
Deliver strategic, scientific, and methodological expertise to clients and project teams
Manage project teams responsible for statistical deliverables while providing guidance, oversight, and mentorship
Support proposal development, budgeting, bid defenses, capability presentations, and other business development activities
Contribute to internal innovation initiatives, methodological best practices, scientific publications, and conference presentations
Mentor and develop junior statisticians and analysts through coaching, training, and performance feedback
Act as a subject matter expert for RWE methodologies and statistical best practices across the organization
Your profile
Advanced degree in a relevant discipline such as Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Data Science, Economics, Pharmacy, or a related field (Doctoral degree preferred)
Minimum of 6 years of biostatistics experience with a Master's degree, including non-interventional/RWE research experience, or at least 4 years with a doctoral degree
Proven experience leading statistical activities and delivering client-facing projects within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consulting environment
Demonstrated expertise in applying biostatistical methods to RWE, epidemiology, and HEOR studies
Experience utilizing real-world data sources such as claims databases, EHRs, registries, and OMOP or similar data models
Strong understanding of causal inference, comparative effectiveness research, and bias-adjustment methodologies
Experience developing SAPs, contributing to protocol design, statistical analysis, and reporting
Programming proficiency in SAS and R (Python experience is considered an advantage)
Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry standards for RWE generation and evidence submissions
Experience managing statisticians, analysts, or project teams and mentoring less experienced team members
Strong client engagement, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent problem-solving ability, scientific curiosity, and attention to detail
Business fluency in English, both verbal and written
Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.
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