Biostatistician Jobs in New Jersey

Biostatistician jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the country, concentrated in pharmaceutical research, clinical trials, and academic medical centers, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst through principal and director. The heaviest hiring is in and around Princeton, Trenton, and the Parsippany-Morris County corridor, where companies like Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck have long-established operations. The most in-demand specializations are clinical trial design, regulatory submissions biostatistics, and real-world evidence analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerSystimmune
Top cityPrinceton, NJ
Cities hiring4
Work type67% Remote
Top industryBiotechnology

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RCRC Biostatistician III
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RCRC Biostatistician III
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Corporate Training
Human Resources
Learning & Development
Hybrid
Master's degree in health science
10,000+

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Biostatistician, Bilingual Mandarin
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Biostatistician, Bilingual Mandarin
Systimmune
Princeton, New Jersey
Clinical Trials
Data Analytics
Data Science
$80k - $140k/yr
Doctoral degree in statistics

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Principal Biostatistician (Remote)
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Principal Biostatistician (Remote)
Everest Clinical Research
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$150k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Senior/Principal Biostatistician
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Senior/Principal Biostatistician
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Avenel, New Jersey
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Environmental Science
Remote (US)
Master's degree
51-200

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Senior Biostatistician
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Senior Biostatistician
Theradex Oncology
Princeton, New Jersey
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$130k - $160k/yr
Master's degree

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Biostatistician Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Princeton
2 jobs
Avenel
1 job
Bridgewater
1 job
New Brunswick
1 job

Biostatistician Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Systimmune1 open role
Theradex Oncology1 open role
Rutgers University1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in biostatistician jobs across New Jersey.

  • Master's or doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, or closely related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in SAS programming, including Base SAS and SAS STAT procedures
  • Experience with clinical trial design, analysis plans, and regulatory submission standards
  • Familiarity with R, Python, or additional statistical computing environments
  • Knowledge of FDA guidance documents and ICH statistical guidelines for drug development
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing statistical analysis plans and study reports

Biostatistician Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a biostatistician in New Jersey?

Biostatistics is not a state-licensed profession in New Jersey, so there is no board exam or state registration required to work in the role. The standard path is completing a master's degree in biostatistics or statistics, then applying to positions in New Jersey's dense pharmaceutical and life sciences corridor. Employers along the Route 1 and Route 206 corridors, including large CROs and biopharma companies, typically use the master's as the minimum credential for entry-level roles.

How much do biostatisticians make in New Jersey?

Biostatisticians in New Jersey earn a median of about $118,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,490 for the lowest 10% to over $180,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire biostatisticians in New Jersey?

Employers hiring biostatisticians in New Jersey right now include Systimmune, Theradex Oncology, and Rutgers University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology headquarters makes it one of the deepest markets in the country for this role.

Which New Jersey cities have the most biostatistician jobs?

The cities with the most biostatistician openings in New Jersey are Princeton, Avenel, and Bridgewater. That distribution reflects the state's pharmaceutical and life sciences cluster, where major corporate campuses and contract research organizations are anchored along the central New Jersey corridor, with Princeton and nearby municipalities drawing the bulk of clinical statistics work.

Are there remote biostatistician jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, and more than most fields. Biostatistics is a desk-based analytical role with work that transfers well to remote or hybrid arrangements, since the output is code, reports, and data deliverables rather than on-site procedures. About 100% of biostatistician openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly pharma and CRO employers in the state have adopted flexible arrangements. Statistical programming and exploratory analysis tasks are the most consistently remote portions of the work.

How can I get hired as a biostatistician in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to internship or co-op programs at New Jersey-based pharmaceutical companies while completing a graduate degree, since companies like Johnson & Johnson and Merck run structured programs that convert to full-time roles. Candidates with an undergraduate statistics or mathematics background can also target associate biostatistician or statistical programmer titles at contract research organizations in the Princeton and Bridgewater areas. Building an R or SAS portfolio through open clinical datasets and presenting it during interviews gives candidates without industry experience a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to biostatistician jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to biostatistician jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.

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