Novartis Posted July 24, 2026

Senior Principal Biostatistician

London (The Westworks), United Kingdom Regular
Biostatistics & Data Science Principal

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About this opportunity

#LI-Onsite Location: London, UKThis role is based in London, UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. We are in search of a Senior Principal Biostatistician to join our Neuroscience team within Advanced Quantitative Sciences. Come to an industry leader where you will lead implementation of modern and innovative trial/experimental designs, statistical models, analysis and data exploration methodologies at the study level and you will be responsible for all statistical work, scientific and operational, in collaboration with the clinical trial teams and other quantitative partners

Your Key Responsibilities: Responsible for all statistical tasks on the assigned trials.Protocol development in alignment with the development plan, developing statistical analysis plan, reporting activities.Contribute to planning and execution of exploratory analyses and statistical consultation within your cross-functional teams.Initiate, drive and implement novel methods and innovative trial designs in alignment with the Lead Statistician.Collaborate with clinical, regulatory and other strategic functions to drive quantitative decision making in assigned indications/program with oversight.Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g. data management, programming, medical writing) to ensure timeliness and quality of statistical deliverables.Contribute to external engagement with consultants, advisory boards, health authorities, congresses, and scientific meetingsEssential Requirements: PhD experience preferred OR MS with extensive experienceFluent English (oral and written)Strong communication and presentation skillsBenefits & RewardsAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 57,190.00 - 106,210.00 GBPThe base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdfNote: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Job details

Seniority
Principal
Function
Biostatistics & Data Science
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
Employment type
Regular

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 62 comparable Principal Biostatistics & Data Science roles across 16 biopharma companies.

62Comparable roles tracked
55Currently active
16Companies hiring similar roles
13Countries represented

Salary context

24 of 62 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 $57,190/yr – $106,210/yr
Lowest disclosed · Sr. Computational Statistician (R2 – R3) · Lilly $46,842/yr – $117,289/yr
Highest disclosed · Scientific Director, Clinical and Real World Evidence · AbbVie $211,000/yr – $400,500/yr
Peer group range $82,066 – $305,750 (median $181,875)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 62 comparable roles

United States37
India6
Japan4
United Kingdom3
Germany3
China2

+ 7 more countries

Seniority mix

62 of 62 peers have a known seniority level

Senior27
Principal24
Director11

Therapeutic area mix

4 of 62 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology4

Similar opportunities

The closest matches from our peer group, ranked by how similar they are, not how well you'd qualify for them -- treat this as market context, not a guaranteed shortlist; a weak match is labeled as one below.

60%similar
UCB Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom Principal
Same function Same seniority Same country
50%similar
UCB Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom Senior
Same function Adjacent seniority Same country
50%similar
UCB Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom Senior
Same function Adjacent seniority Same country
45%similar
Lilly Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America Principal
Same function Same seniority

How we calculate "similar"

No black box, no LLM guesswork: a deterministic score built from four normalized attributes. Here's this role's own peer group at different match levels, so you can see the mechanism, not just the result.

Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

60%
Principal Bioinformatics Scientist
UCB · Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom · Principal
Function Therapeutic area Seniority Country
45%
Principal Computational Statistician
Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America · Principal
Function Therapeutic area Seniority Country
45%
Principal Scientist, Biostatistics
Merck · Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America · Principal
Function Therapeutic area Seniority Country
45%
Associate Principal Scientist, Biostatistics
Merck · North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States of America · Principal
Function Therapeutic area Seniority Country
Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.