Job Title: Senior Principal Statistician (Contract) Pay Rate: $90–$100/hr (W2) Duration: 6 Months Location: Remote About the Role We are seeking a Senior Principal Statistician to lead statistical strategy and execution across multiple clinical trials, from protocol development to final study reports. This is a high-impact, remote contract position ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in clinical statistics, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities • Develop and review statistical sections of clinical trial protocols, including sample size calculations and study design. • Review case report forms (CRFs), database design, and edit check specifications. • Prepare or review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAP), TFL shells, and variable derivation specifications. • Monitor study conduct and contribute to quality surveillance planning. • Collaborate with Statistical Programmers and Clinical Data Managers to ensure data integrity, particularly for key efficacy and safety variables. • Provide statistical support and validation for datasets, analyses, and tables/listings/figures (TFLs). • Contribute to clinical study reports, publications, and regulatory documentation. • Respond to health authority queries and perform ad-hoc analyses as required. • Oversee and review CRO deliverables, ensuring compliance with project timelines and quality standards. • Lead or participate in cross-functional team discussions and statistical strategy meetings. Qualifications • Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics with 4+ years of relevant experience, or • M.S. in Statistics or Biostatistics with 6+ years in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry. • Proficient in SAS programming and knowledgeable in industry standards including ICH guidelines, CDISC, and FDA requirements. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide CRO statisticians and programmers. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functional teams. • Proven ability to manage timelines and deliver high-quality work under pressure. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws. REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter. PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington.