IQVIA Posted October 13, 2026

Senior Biostatistician , RWE

Lisbon, Portugal Full time
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About this opportunity

Lead statistical activities for real-world evidence and clinical research projects, including protocol review, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) development, statistical methodology, analysis oversight, and interpretation of study results. Provide statistical leadership to cross-functional teams, review key deliverables (datasets, TLFs, reports), support client interactions, contribute to proposals and bid defenses, and mentor junior statistical staff. Ensure high-quality, timely, and compliant delivery of statistical analyses and study reporting.

Key Requirements

MSc/PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related quantitative field.

Significant experience leading statistical activities for clinical and/or RWE studies.

Strong knowledge of statistical methodologies and SAS and/or R programming.

Experience with protocol review, SAP development, TLF specifications, and statistical reporting.

Strong client-facing and communication skills.

Preferred: Experience in real-world evidence studies, observational research, causal inference methods, and working with secondary healthcare databases.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com .

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Biostatistics & Data Science
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Biostatistics & Data Science role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 131 comparable Senior Biostatistics & Data Science roles across 31 biopharma companies.

131Comparable roles tracked
129Currently active
31Companies hiring similar roles
17Countries represented

Salary context

57 of 131 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Principal Computational Statistician · Lilly $66,000/yr – $193,600/yr
Highest disclosed · Biostatistics Associate Director (HYBRID) · Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) $174,800/yr – $262,200/yr
Peer group range $129,800 – $218,500 (median $180,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 131 comparable roles

United States79
India11
United Kingdom8
Canada6
China6
Japan3

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Seniority mix

131 of 131 peers have a known seniority level

Senior61
Principal37
Associate Director33

Therapeutic area mix

9 of 131 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology6
Immunology2
Rare Disease1

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