Freelance Clinical Data Scientist

Freelance Data Scientist - Pharma / CRO Projects Munich (Hybrid - 1-2 days/week onsite) | Full-Time Project | Freelance/Contract

We're working with a forward-thinking life sciences organisation based in Munich, and we're looking for an experienced Freelance Data Scientist to support them on a full-time project basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong track record delivering data-driven insights within pharma, biotech, or CRO environments.

About the Project:

You'll join a cross-functional team focused on applying data science to clinical development, real-world evidence, and regulatory-grade analytics. You'll be responsible for building and interpreting analytical solutions that drive scientific and regulatory outcomes, and collaborating closely with scientific teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver data science models and workflows to support clinical research or drug development.
• Work with complex datasets including clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and observational studies.
• Ensure analytics outputs meet regulatory standards and are audit-ready.
• Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work 1-2 days per week on-site in Munich; the remainder remote.

Requirements:

• Prior freelance experience supporting pharma or CRO projects.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial data, CDISC standards (e.g. SDTM, ADaM), and regulatory frameworks (e.g. GxP, GDPR).
• Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Available for full-time project work with some on-site presence in Munich.

Details:

• Start: Within the next 2-4 weeks
• Contract: Freelance / B2B / Umbrella
• Duration: 6 months (likely to extend)
• Eligibility: German Blue Card holder or EU Citizen.