Senior Statistician / Principal Statistician

Data Freelance Hub; Sutton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institute in Sutton is seeking a Senior Statistician / Principal Statistician for a fixed-term contract of 3 years. The role involves researching and implementing clinical trial methodology, collaborating across disciplines, and making impactful contributions to cancer research. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in statistics and experience in clinical trials. Strong communication skills and familiarity with Bayesian methods are essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £47,634 to £63,120 depending on experience.

Benefits

Exclusive access to a range of staff benefits

Support for overseas applicants

Flexible working options available

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in statistics with experience applying methods to real-world data.
• Experience in early-phase adaptive trials is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement efficient trial methodology for clinical trials.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.
• Contribute to methodological innovations and oversight of clinical trials.

Skills

Medical statistics

Experience in clinical trials

Familiarity with Bayesian methods

Strong communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in statistics

Job description

This role is for a Senior Statistician / Principal Statistician with a fixed-term contract of 3 years, based in Sutton, Surrey. Pay ranges from £47,634 to £63,120. Key skills include medical statistics, clinical trials experience, and familiarity with Bayesian methods.

• Salary: Senior Statistician: £47,634 – £52,324; Principal Statistician: £49,970 – £63,120
• Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.
• Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years
• Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time) / part time working (minimum 60% FTE) will be considered.
• Location: Sutton, Surrey
• Closing Date: 11th February 2026
• This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. If this is your first visa in the UK, Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Applications may be reviewed on application and not the closing of the role.

The Cancer Research UK funded Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR‑CTSU) seeks an experienced and highly motivated statistician to join our team of over 20 statisticians and methodologists. This position will be appointed at either Senior Statistician or Principal Statistician level, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualification.

• Enjoy the challenge of researching, developing and implementing efficient trial methodology, and designing efficient clinical trials that will make a difference in patients’ lives.
• Seek variety in your work and opportunities to apply your statistical knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas in oncology.
• Thrive as part of a multi‑disciplinary research team alongside like‑minded statisticians and methodologists.
• Are looking to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive academic environment at a leading cancer clinical trials unit.

Key Requirements

• One must hold a postgraduate qualification in statistics and demonstrate experience in applying statistical methods to real‑world data.
• Familiarity with Bayesian statistics and early‑phase adaptive trials is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and enthusiasm for collaborating across diverse disciplines, are essential.

Department/Directorate Information: ICR‑CTSU manages an exciting portfolio of national and international cancer clinical trials across all phases. You will contribute to methodological innovations and implement efficient methods in new and ongoing trials, with a particular focus in early phase and adaptive trials. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team on trials methodology research and on the statistical development, oversight and analysis of several clinical trials within the ICR‑CTSU’s Early Phase and Adaptive Trials portfolio, in collaboration with external organisations and the ICR/Royal Marsden Drug Development Unit.

In your supporting statement, please indicate whether you are applying for the Senior or Principal Statistician role and summarise how your experience aligns with the requirements.

Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) may be considered following successful completion of key training and only if the role allows. Flexible working options may be considered.

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Christina Yap, email: [e-mail]

For general queries about the recruitment process, please contact ICR‑CTSU, email: [e-mail]

About The Institute of Cancer Research:

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

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