Biostatisticians
Computer and Mathematical
Day to day they design studies with physicians and life scientists, calculate sample sizes, and write analysis plans before looking at the data. They run methods such as logistic regression, mixed-effect models, and longitudinal analysis, then write code, tables, and graphs that show what the numbers support. Findings go into research protocols and reports. The work also means staying current through papers, meetings, and talk with colleagues in biostatistics, pharmacology, and related fields. Suits people who like careful math, clear writing, and building arguments from clinical or survey data.
Typical education: Master’s Degree
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$105'650
Median Wage Market Position
$105'650
What you might do
- Analyze clinical and survey data with statistical models
- Draw conclusions from summaries and statistical results
- Design studies with physicians and life scientists
- Write detailed analysis plans for research protocols
- Calculate sample sizes for clinical studies
- Write code that runs statistical analyses
Skills that matter
- Analyzing clinical and survey data
- Writing analysis plans for research protocols
- Calculating sample sizes for clinical studies
- Designing studies with physicians and scientists
- Writing code for statistical analysis software
- Drawing conclusions from statistical analyses
AI & the future of this role
AI may speed common analyses and draft findings from clinical or lab datasets. Trial design, regulatory scrutiny, and scientific judgment still protect parts of the role, though routine reporting could shift toward more automated workflows.
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