Principal Biostatistician

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Principal Biostatistician, is primarily responsible for supporting project teams in product development strategies and clinical study processes to ensure safety, effectiveness, and marketability. You will provide scientific and technical leadership across multiple ophthalmology projects, using scientific principles to drive problem-solving and innovation

This role will be on-site at any our locations in Fort Worth, Texas, Johns Creek, GA, Lake Forest, CA or Belmont, CA. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Lead the scientific development and execution of statistical methodologies for multiple clinical projects, ensuring rigorous data analysis and regulatory compliance.
• Support the creation of product development plans by designing statistical strategies and guiding the development of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical trial designs.
• Oversee project-level and study-level statistical activities, including data analyses, regulatory filings, publications, and post-marketing studies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scientific integrity.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, and data management, to align statistical approaches with project objectives
• Provide strategic guidance to statistical programmers, ensuring high-quality data outputs that meet industry and regulatory standards.
• Drive process improvements and innovation in biostatistical methodologies to enhance efficiency and analytical robustness.
• Exercise independent judgment in complex statistical matters and contribute to strategic decision-making in clinical development programs.
• All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.
  
  

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc. 9 yrs; M.S. 2 yrs; PhD 0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
  
  

Preferred Qualification:

• Masters in Statistics/Biostatistics
  
  

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Relocation - Yes
• Sponsorship - No
  
  

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Pay Range

$105,600.00 - $158,400.00

Pay Frequency

Annual

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.