principal Data Scientist ic · Posted May 18, 2026
$108,200 – $201,000
USD per year

About this role

Genentech is hiring a principal-level Data Scientist based in Boston, MA. The posting calls out experience with R, GCP, Compliance. Compensation is listed at $108,200–$201,000 per year.

Role
Data Scientist
Function
data engineering
Level
principal
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Boston, MA
Department
Research & Development
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Genentech careers

The Position

Statistician

Department Summary

This role is within Biostatistics,  a core function within Product Development Data Science and Analytics (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. Biostatistics identifies opportunities to apply the full breadth of data, digital, and design capabilities to deploy innovative methods across PDD, PD and the broader Roche Pharma  organization.
As trusted analytical partners in end-to-end drug development, Biostatistics leverages data to drive scientifically rigorous programmatic decisions across Roche’s Development portfolio; Biostatistics designs robust trials and analysis plans that increase the probability of technical success, accelerating timelines to advance Roche’s clinical pipeline and promote regulatory success — ultimately bringing medicines to our patients faster.

The Opportunity

The Statistician is a key member of the cross-functional study or molecule team, responsible for applying statistical expertise to the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of individual clinical trials. This role ensures the scientific rigor and regulatory compliance of the study by contributing to protocol development, authoring statistical analysis plans, performing or overseeing data analyses, and supporting the interpretation and communication of results. The Statistician plays a critical role in ensuring that each study generates robust, meaningful data to support decision-making and regulatory submissions.

  • You contribute to trial design under guidance, applying standard statistical methods.

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