Biostatistician (Principal Statistical Associate), Clinical Research

Job overview

The Biostatistician (Principal Statistical Associate), Clinical Research role is hybrid, with two days onsite in Bethesda, MD and three days working from a home office. The stated annual salary range is $115,000–$150,000. Westat conducts research and analysis to support advancements in health and other fields. The role leads statistical analysis for clinical and epidemiologic research, including randomized clinical trials. It shapes study design and analysis plans, oversees analytical work, and communicates scientifically robust findings to research teams, sponsors, and investigators.

What you'll do

• Lead and advise on study protocols, designs, and statistical methods, with emphasis on Bayesian methods
• develop hypotheses and sample-size estimates
• create analysis plans
• oversee analytical programming, data management, quality control, and reporting
• analyze clinical and epidemiologic data
• present results to collaborators.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

biostatistician

principal statistical associate

clinical research

clinical trials

bayesian methods

statistical analysis

sas

hybrid

bethesda md

westat

annual pay $115,000–$150,000

employee stock ownership plan

401(k)

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee stock ownership plan
• 401(k)
• paid parental leave
• vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• professional development
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• disability and life insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

Principal-level biostatistics leadership with clinical trials and Bayesian study design emphasis.

About the employer

Westat is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.