Biostatistician and Statistical Programmer

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Location: Gdansk 80-309, , Poland 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 4093 

Use your expertise in both biostatistics and statistical programming to shape evidence that supports better decisions for patients, healthcare systems, and science. In this role, you will work across clinical development, publications, and market access, applying your skills where they can create clear and visible impact. If you are looking for a position that offers variety, scientific depth, and the opportunity to work beyond a traditional specialist track, this could be the right next step for you.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines. This is a unique opportunity to combine biostatistics and statistical programming in one highly impactful role, working across clinical development, publications, and market access in a way that offers both variety and visibility.

Your role

As our new Biostatistician & Statistical Programmer, you will play a key role in generating robust evidence from Phase 2b, Phase 3, and Phase 4 clinical trials, as well as non-interventional studies and external data sources. This is a broad and hands-on role where you will combine statistical thinking with programming expertise to support publication activities, pricing and reimbursement discussions, and evidence generation across our portfolio. Based in Gdansk, Poland, we are open to hybrid and remote working solutions.

• Perform biostatistical analyses and statistical programming for publication-related analysis requests, including abstracts and manuscripts


• Conduct subgroup analyses to support affiliate pricing and reimbursement negotiations


• Provide programming and statistical input to HTA and payer-related deliverables


• Program, quality control, and document datasets, tables, figures, and listings


• Contribute statistical guidance for meta-analyses and indirect treatment comparisons, including network meta-analysis and population-adjustment methods based on patient-level data

The role offers a rare opportunity to combine biostatistics and statistical programming in one position with broad scientific impact, working across diverse data sources including clinical trial, real-world, and external database evidence. You will contribute directly to publications, market access, and evidence-generation activities while joining a collaborative international environment with strong technical peers.

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline


• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field


• Strong practical expertise in SAS (familiarity with R will be an added value)


• Experience with CDISC standards, including ADaM and SDTM, and familiarity with relevant regulatory guidelines


• Experience with statistical analysis in clinical trials, and preferably also meta-analysis or indirect treatment comparison methods

LEO Pharma is built on collaboration, innovation and curiosity. Is this you? Can you bring this and a self-driven, flexible, and supportive mindset, along with the ability to thrive in cross-functional collaboration and a fast-paced environment?

Your new team

You will join the Real World Evidence DA & COA department within Global Clinical Development, where we work at the intersection of biostatistics, real-world evidence, and clinical outcome assessment. The team collaborates closely across projects and functions to deliver high-quality analyses that support both scientific and business decisions. In this role, your main interfaces will be with fellow biostatisticians and statistical programmers, with occasional collaboration across Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Market Access.

Your application

For additional information, please contact Niels Hoejsager Bennike, Head of Real World Evidence, DA and COA at +4531209276

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Beyond the skin

Become part of LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. We are the legacy-builders of the future – enabling people to have a better today and tomorrow. With the world as our lab, we are transforming innovative ideas into more effective and easier-to-use medicines. Through collaboration and partnerships, we can do much more.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a fundamental difference.

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Join us and make an impact in, on and far beyond the skin. Apply now!

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