Biometrics

In the pharmaceutical industry, biometrics involves using statistical methods to design and analyse clinical trials, ensuring the data is robust, meets regulatory standards, and supports the development of safe and effective medicines. 

Biometrics in life sciences offers careers such as biostatisticians, clinical data managers, statistical programmers, and bioinformatics specialists. These roles focus on analysing clinical data, supporting drug development, and advancing personalised medicine across pharma, biotech and research organisations. 

To work in biometrics within life sciences globally, most roles require a strong academic background in a quantitative or scientific field. A bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or life sciences is typically the minimum requirement. However, many employers prefer or require a master’s degree or a PhD for more advanced or research-focused positions. 

Alongside your experience in biometrics, the skills employers looking for will differ depending on the role. However, typically these can range from mathematical and statistical knowledge through to programming, while you’ll also need to be able to communicate effectively to non-technical people.