STEM OPT Biostatistician Jobs
Biostatistician roles in clinical research, public health, and pharma qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or a related STEM CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients, and suppliers.
We have an incredible opportunity for a Biostatistician II to join ICON’s Full-Service Early Phase Biostatistics team. The Biostatistician II will lead and oversee early phase clinical trials. They will provide input to statistical components including protocols, mocks/shells, SAP text, programmed deliverables, and CSRs.
LOCATION
Location: Remote
- United States
- Mexico
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Serve as lead biostatistician for programs of studies, or on simple to complex individual studies
- Oversee statistical activities that support ICON’s interactions with clients and regulatory agencies
- Review and approve statistical methods sections of study protocols
- Author statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and statistical input to reports
- Program using SAS and/or R for inferential statistics
- Conduct statistical analyses for clients
YOUR PROFILE:
- Master's degree OR Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field
- 1+ years of biostatistical experience in either a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech company
- In-depth knowledge of study designs, and statistical analysis conventions in one or more therapeutic areas
- Knowledge of clinical trials methodology, regulatory requirements, statistics and statistical software packages, including SAS
- Experience working in a clinical research organization (preferred)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability
- Ability to prioritize with strong time management skills
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request.
INTRODUCTION
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients, and suppliers.
We have an incredible opportunity for a Biostatistician II to join ICON’s Full-Service Early Phase Biostatistics team. The Biostatistician II will lead and oversee early phase clinical trials. They will provide input to statistical components including protocols, mocks/shells, SAP text, programmed deliverables, and CSRs.
LOCATION
Location: Remote
- United States
- Mexico
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Serve as lead biostatistician for programs of studies, or on simple to complex individual studies
- Oversee statistical activities that support ICON’s interactions with clients and regulatory agencies
- Review and approve statistical methods sections of study protocols
- Author statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and statistical input to reports
- Program using SAS and/or R for inferential statistics
- Conduct statistical analyses for clients
YOUR PROFILE:
- Master's degree OR Ph.D in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a related field
- 1+ years of biostatistical experience in either a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech company
- In-depth knowledge of study designs, and statistical analysis conventions in one or more therapeutic areas
- Knowledge of clinical trials methodology, regulatory requirements, statistics and statistical software packages, including SAS
- Experience working in a clinical research organization (preferred)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability
- Ability to prioritize with strong time management skills
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Biostatistician
Confirm your CIP code covers biostatistics
Statistics (27.0502), biostatistics (26.1102), and mathematics (27.01) CIP codes qualify for STEM OPT. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles, since a mismatch delays your extension request.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before you submit your STEM OPT extension application. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name or employer ID to confirm enrollment status before signing anything.
Target employers with active LCA filings in biostatistics
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for biostatistician and statistician roles. Companies with recent LCA activity have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage requirements and understand the STEM OPT process.
Build your I-983 training plan around quantitative deliverables
USCIS requires the I-983 to list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Frame each goal around measurable statistical outputs: model validation, trial analysis, or survival analysis tasks your degree prepared you to perform.
Research prevailing wage tiers using OFLC Wage Search
Biostatistician salaries vary sharply by geography and experience level. Run your specific SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know what DOL wage levels apply in your target market and can evaluate offers accurately.
Apply early if your OPT end date overlaps cap season
If your STEM OPT runs through September, your work authorization could gap without H-1B visa cap-gap coverage. File your extension application at least 90 days before your current OPT expires to keep your status continuous during the USCIS adjudication window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a biostatistics or statistics degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Degrees in biostatistics (CIP 26.1102), statistics (CIP 27.0502), and mathematics (CIP 27.01) all qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Applied mathematics and data science degrees may also qualify depending on the CIP code your institution assigned. Confirm the exact code with your DSO before submitting the extension request to USCIS, since the CIP code on your I-20 must appear on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list.
Does a biostatistician employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT. Your employer must be enrolled before USCIS approves your extension, and they must use E-Verify to confirm your work authorization once you start. Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers that hire biostatisticians are generally enrolled, but verify directly using the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a biostatistician role?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day work as a biostatistician connects to your STEM degree. List specific tasks tied to your training: designing statistical analysis plans, implementing survival models, validating clinical trial data, or applying regression techniques. USCIS looks for concrete learning objectives that a statistics or biostatistics degree would prepare you to perform, not a generic job description. Both you and your employer sign the I-983, and your DSO must authorize it before your extension period begins.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT ends during H-1B season?
If your STEM OPT expires between April 1 and September 30 and your employer filed an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT end date, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Your EAD card will show an earlier expiration, but your authorization continues under cap-gap. Carry your expired EAD, your I-797 receipt notice, and your I-20 with the cap-gap notation together as your employment authorization proof during this period.
Where can I find biostatistician employers that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters biostatistician roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you can see which companies have already sponsored students in statistician and quantitative research roles. Pharmaceutical firms, academic medical centers, government health agencies, and clinical research organizations are common sources. Targeting employers with active DOL filings reduces the risk of accepting an offer from a company unfamiliar with the STEM OPT process.