Biostatisticians
Code: 15-2041.01
Bright Outlook
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£105,650
Range: £64,000 - £174,050
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Biometrician
Biostatistical Consultant
Biostatistician
Research Scientist
Statistical Scientist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
- Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.
- Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle Database
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
using math to solve problems
figuring out how to use new ideas or things
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Health
medicine and dentistry
Verbal
communicate by speaking
read and understand what is written
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Biostatisticians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Biostatisticians is £105,650. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £64,000, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £174,050 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Biostatisticians typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Biostatisticians include: IBM SPSS Statistics, The MathWorks MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Live UK Vacancies for Biostatisticians
Search AllStatistical Scientist Director
Premier Research Group
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Statistical Scientist Director
44 Premier Research S.r.l.
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Statistical Scientist Director
46 Premier Research Group SL
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Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£64,000
Median Annual (Average):
£105,650
90th Percentile (Senior):
£174,050
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