Senior Statistician

Date: 3 Jun 2026 Department: Global Clinical Development Business Area: R&D, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs Job Type: Direct Employee Contract Type: Permanent Location: About us Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here. At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better. Chiesi Research & Development Our R&D team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D project and portfolio management. Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China). Who we are looking for This is what you will do Provide statistical expertise on clinical trials from design to execution and reporting; to ensure statistical methodology and regulatory requirements are properly applied on clinical trials, high quality and timely delivery of study related statistical deliverables You will be responsible for To provide statistical expertise to clinical studies, from study design, sample size calculations, endpoints definition and statistical methods, to evaluation and interpretation of study results To interact with Principal Statistician(s) and Clinical Development Plan (CDP) team to ensure alignment of study characteristics with the project development plan To review/develop the Study Protocol, Review CRF and External Data structure, Randomization Specifications, collaborate to study systems setup To prepare/review randomization lists using internal system and test Interactive Response System (IRT) To write / review Statistical Analysis Plan, including the definition of statistical methods and statistical tables, figures, and data listings for clinical summary reports To manage and guide providers, setting requirements, preparing the Request for Proposals and monitoring performance To collaborate with study team in the definition and monitoring of clinical study risks and ongoing evaluation of quality of data and trends To review analysis datasets structure and related metadata to ensure CDISC standards are properly implemented To plan and coordinate Data Review activities before database lock To prepare with study team the executive summary and results presentation in line with expected timelines To maximize the value of data by data mining, post-hoc analysis; to write/review abstracts, posters, presentations for publication To review the Clinical Study Report To represent statistics for auditing / regulatory inspection You will need to have PhD or MSc degree in Statistics A significant experience in statistics applied to clinical trials acquired within pharmaceutical companies or CROs Good knowledge of drug development process and regulatory requirements Statistical methodology knowledge with application to drug development and clinical trials Good knowledge of international standards for data collection (CDISC) Ability to explore and analyse data to investigate clinical questions ied to clinical trials acquired within pharmaceutical companies or CROs Proficiency in SAS System, R, other statistical software Knowledge of tools for sample size calculation English fluent Location Parma, with remote working available What we offer No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way. We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive. Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. 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