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Careers in biostatistics

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Pharmaceutical

Clinical Data Analyst, Statistical Programmer

Government

Public Health Analyst, Health Data Analyst

Academia

Professor, Researcher, Mentor

Health Insurance

Data Collector, Data Analyst

Research Orgs

Data Collector, Data Analyst

Biostatisticians as Data Doctors

Biostatisticians play a critical role in discovering and developing new medicines. For Pfizer, statisticians are key partners in deciding whether a treatment is working, whether a certain drug program should continue receiving funding, and more.

Biostatisticians in Public Health

Biostatisticians analyze public health data, evaluate health programs, and inform policy decisions for agencies like the CDC, FDA, and state health departments.

Research Scientists

Contract Research Organizations (CROs) employ biostatisticians when running trials for pharma companies. Data analysis helps determine the efficacy and safety of new drugs.

Biostatisticians in Academia

Biostatisticians can hold faculty or research positions at universities and medical schools. From teaching students to collaborating with other scientists, biostatisticians are in high demand in academia.

Biostatisticians & Health Insurance

Biostatisticians working for health insurance companies may analyze large claims and patient data to evaluate trends, risk, and care outcomes. Biostatisticians' interpretation of data assists in policy and coverage decisions.