Biostatistician- Data Scientist

Biostatistician

(Computational Biology) – Ghent, Belgium (hybrid/WFH)

Who are we?

Excelra is a leader in biopharma data and analytics, that uniquely blends scientific understanding with technological expertise. This dual mastery empowers innovative drug discovery and development, transforming research data into actionable insights for groundbreaking discovery.

We have locations in Hyderabad (head offices – India), Ghent (Belgium), London (UK), and Boston/SFO (US).

www.excelra.com

We are seeking to hire a Biostatistician for our Belgian offices (WFH/ hybrid).

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Biostatistician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biostatistics, data analysis and visualization. The candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing complex computational projects, as well as communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

• You either hold a MSc or PhD degree in the domain of bioscience engineering, bioinformatics, statistical data analysis and 3-5 years of industry experience. You can demonstrate your experience in computational biology via peer-reviewed publications, contributions to public code repositories or relevant project work.
• You have in-depth knowledge of Python and R, together with tools for collaborative code development (git).
• Strong skills in statistical modelling, design of experiments, Bayesian optimization.
• Bonus: knowledge of JMP, data visualization tools, generative/agentic AI in combination with statistical workflows.You can plan, organize and execute a computational project independently, communicating effectively with stakeholders along every step of the way, being guided by your team lead or program manager.
• You are able to summarize large amounts of results in a concise way, and effectively present them to clients within and outside your domain.
• You can manage multiple projects at the same time, effectively (re)assigning tasks
• You are eligible to work and live in Belgium, Germany, UK.

What is expected of you?

• You enjoy project-based work and have a strong analytical mindset
• You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment with people of diverse professional backgrounds (IT, (molecular) biology, chemistry, statistics, etc.)
• You are communicative and customer focused
• You are fluent in English, both written and verbally
• You take initiative and have an eye for new opportunities
• You can come on-site to the Belgium office and visit customers.

What do we offer?

• A challenging job environment with advancement opportunities
• Possibility to work from home in an international (global) setting – mostly remote setting with possibility to connect with colleagues in Ghent on-site
• A dynamic company with an open culture, easy communication and ambitious vision
• A rich & global team with a mix of backgrounds, experiences and expertise
• Independence and flexibility
• An attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits (group pension plan, health plan, flexible PTO planning, …)