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Statistical Analysis Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Principal Biostatistician

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leads statistical analysis and develops tracking systems to determine the efficiency of clinical trials. Interacts with clinical investigators to determine protocol design. Evaluates databases and ...

Associate Statistical Analyst (on-site)

Santa Clara, CA ยท On-site

$77K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

In this role, the Associate Statistical Analyst will provide statistical support to the Biostatistics Supervisor/Manager and the Cardiovascular Division (CVD) for clinical studies. This includes ...

Statistician

Ontario, CA ยท Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Analysis Services * Carry out statistical analyses and provide direction to programmers, using standard software packages to interpret and translate results within a statistical framework into ...

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How much do statistical analysis jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 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?

The most popular types of Statistical Analysis jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Statistical Analysis jobs?

Cities in California with the most Statistical Analysis job openings:

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.

Sr. Principal Analyst, Statistical Programming

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Who We Are:
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
Leads major statistical programming efforts for clinical program area of responsibility. Develops and recommends system capabilities roadmap for in-house development and external vendor selection process. Acts as a system expert in designing, developing, testing, maintaining, validating, and documenting SAS programs to evaluate clinical data and meet the project requirements for SAS statistical programming efforts. Provides expert-level technical advice for all aspects of the program development process, tools and software, standards and procedures.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
  • Provides expert technical leadership across multiple functions serving as the key representative for Biometrics
  • Contributes to the development of Biometrics functional strategy and serves as system expert for Statistical Programming efforts
  • Leads and mentors a team of statistical programmers to support the analysis and reporting of data from clinical and nonclinical studies for all corporate development programs
  • Leads end-to-end statistical programming work-streams on multidisciplinary program teams company-wide
  • Provides technical direction in the development and implementation of programming standards and conventions, building statistical programming infrastructure
  • Provides workforce planning recommendations based on project workloads in order to ensure appropriate programming resources are available to complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Manages vendor selection processes and validates vendor programming activities such as CDISC implementation, analysis reporting, and programming conventions
  • Supports creation and validation of e-submission requirements (i.e. annotated CRF, datasets files, define documents)
  • Serves as primary/lead programmer for agency reporting deliverables such as DSUR/Annual Report and IB updates
  • Performs the function of lead and/or quality control statistical programmer on projects as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • BS/BA degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline AND 8+ years in the Biopharmaceutical (or CRO) industry as a statistical programmer with advanced knowledge of SAS, (Base, Stat, Macro, graph), CDISC data structures. In addition, must have at least 2 years of experience serving in a supervisory or lead capacity. Experience managing large projects and external vendors. OR
  • Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline AND 6+ years similar experience noted above OR
  • PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline AND 4+ years similar experience noted above
  • Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements
  • Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge
  • Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise
  • Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team
  • Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
  • Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
  • Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
  • Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills
  • Expert knowledge of the following:
    • Developing and implementing statistical programming SOPs and processes in a clinical environment
    • Relational databases and complex data systems.
    • Industry standards, such as the ICH guidelines, CDISC data structures, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA guidelines
    • Programming skills in SAS, (Base, Stat, Macro, graph), R, STAT or similar
    • SDTM domains, ADaM data sets, and Define.xml files with proficiency in creating specification files for these domains
  • Knowledge of all aspects of writing, validating, and documenting statistical programs, and of creating integrated programming libraries and systems
  • Proven experience in multi-discipline, cross-functional project management in a clinical, highly regulated environment
  • Track record of success with effectively organizing and managing multiple assignments with challenging timelines across multiple personnel

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $156,900.00-$214,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.