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How much do statistical analysis jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for statistical analysis in California is $69,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,700.00 and $79,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a statistical analyst typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Statistical Analysts regularly work with teams such as marketing, finance, product development, and operations to interpret data and provide actionable insights. They often participate in cross-functional meetings to understand departmental goals and ensure that their analyses align with business objectives. Effective communication of complex statistical findings to non-technical colleagues is a key part of the role, as is adapting analysis techniques to suit different project needs. This collaborative environment fosters both professional growth and a deeper understanding of the broader organization.

What is the difference between Statistical Analysis vs Data Analyst?

AspectStatistical AnalysisData Analyst
Required CredentialsDegree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; certifications like SAS or SPSSDegree in Data Science, Statistics, or related; similar certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, or industries focusing on data modelingBusiness settings, tech companies, or marketing firms analyzing data for insights
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across academia, healthcare, finance for in-depth data modelingCommon in corporate, retail, and tech sectors for reporting and visualization

While both roles involve working with data, Statistical Analysis focuses on developing and applying statistical models to interpret data, often requiring advanced statistical knowledge. Data Analysts primarily interpret data to generate reports and insights for business decisions. Both roles share similar credentials but differ in scope and application.

What is statistical analysis?

Statistical analysis is the process of collecting, exploring, and interpreting large amounts of data to discover underlying patterns and trends. It involves applying mathematical techniques to summarize data, test hypotheses, and make informed decisions. Professionals use statistical analysis in fields like business, healthcare, social sciences, and engineering to support evidence-based conclusions and predict future outcomes. Common methods include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a statistical analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Statistical Analyst, you need a solid background in statistics, mathematics, and data analysis, usually supported by a relevant degree such as statistics, mathematics, or data science. Familiarity with statistical software like R, SAS, SPSS, or Python, as well as experience with data visualization tools, is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you interpret and present complex data clearly. These skills ensure that analyses are accurate, actionable, and effectively support decision-making in various industries.

What are the most commonly searched types of Statistical Analysis jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Statistical Analysis job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,528 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Principal Statistical Analyst

Summit Therapeutics

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About Summit:
Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit's core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence.
Summit's team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summit's clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies, including:
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
  • HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI.
  • HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.
  • HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
  • HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.
Overview of Role:
The Principal Statistical Analyst will be responsible for supporting and/or leading the statistical programming activities for clinical trial data collection, analysis, reporting, visualization on all Summit drugs. Produce, review program codes and suggest alternative solutions that may be efficient. Allocate resource for project, manage project timeline, control quality of deliverables and ensure compliance of procedure. Interact with statisticians, data management, clinicians, medical writers, medical affairs personnel, and other members of Summit regulatory.
Role and Responsibilities:
  • Works closely with Biostatistics to implement statistical analysis of clinical trial data, working closely on the development and validation of ADaM specifications and datasets, and TLFs for analyses to support regulatory, medical affairs, and market access needs
  • Consolidate heterogeneous data source (e.g. clinical study databases, external databases, real world data) to prepare analysis-ready datasets supporting a particular project, study deliverable
  • Work closely with Biostatistician to implement CDISC SDTM and ADAM specification datasets
  • Perform compliance check and resolve any compliance issue during the process
  • Create documentation for regulatory filings including reviewers guides and data definition documents and ensure compliance per FDA guideline
  • Perform data analysis, statistical analysis, generate safety and efficacy tables, figures and listings using Base SAS, SAS macros, SAS/STAT, SAS/Graph, SAS/SQL and SAS/OD
  • Review Data Management Plan, Data monitoring plan and edit check specification
  • Implement data monitoring listings and SAS edit check to support team data monitoring
  • Evaluate scope of work for project or ad hoc requests on resource allocation, timeline buildup, and become the stakeholder on delivery
  • Validate work of other programmer/analysts at CRO or in-house to ensure appropriate validation process
  • Create, debug, validate or maintain company level macros that streamline repetitive operations to increase programming efficiency
  • Act as a liaison in study team between statistical programming, and other functional teams as needed
  • Leads or participates in the development of standard operating procedures (SOP)
  • Work on improving the efficiency and quality of existing workflows and mentors Statistical Programmers and Statistical analysts
  • All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biostatistics, statistics, computer science or related field
  • Minimum 7+ years Pharmaceutical/Biotech programming experience. Experience working with Oncology trials preferred
  • Solid knowledge on CDISC standards including (SDTM, ADaM)
  • Good understanding and hands on experience on programming support for data monitoring and data clean/query process
  • Good understanding on clinical data coding dictionaries (MedDRA and WHODD)
  • High degree of technical competence and communication ability, both oral and written. Competent in SAS programming and Macro development
  • Working knowledge of current regulatory requirements and ICH guidance with deep understanding on clinical trial compliance requirements; Knowledge of Pinnacle 21
  • Pharmaceutical experience with clinical trials, including familiarity with expectations of regulatory agencies, especially FDA and EMEA, NDA/BLA or other regulatory filling experience, including ISS or ISE experience
  • The ability to work well under pressure and shifting priorities, both as a team leader and as a team member
  • The ability to plan, execute and manage project resources, timeline, and delivery with good skill on setting priorities
  • Ability to proactively identify and address project uncertainties to minimize risk
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Fluency in 2 or more or relevant programming languages, such as R, Python will be plus
  • Ability to communicate clearly both oral and written

This is the pay for this position
Pay Transparency
$10-$20 USD
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.
Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit's Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.
Summit Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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