Associate Director Statistical Programming

Job Title: Associate Director Statistical Programming

Career Level - E

Introduction to Role:

Are you ready to lead, manage, and develop a team of programmers? As an Associate Director Statistical Programming, you will be the first point of contact for related queries, act as a coach or mentor for staff, and act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement. You will oversee one moderate scope and complexity drug project or multiple smaller ones.

Your role will involve leading, managing, and developing a group of programmers, providing guidance and mentorship. You will be responsible for arranging and structuring the team to create a productive and collaborative environment. You will define, monitor, and assess objectives for the team, provide input to capacity management for all projects in scope, and recruit and build the team with the appropriate skill set. You will also lead the implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program and manage activities of our external partners.

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience

  
  

• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process

  
  

• Thorough knowledge of industry standards

  
  

• Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal

  
  

• Demonstrated planning and organisational skill

  
  

• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams

  
  

• Ability to develop individuals

  
  

• Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations

  
  

• Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role

  
  

• Project mindset

  
  

• Experience implementing business processes

  
  

• Willingness and ability to travel

  
  

• Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills

  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals R&D division, we are driven by our desire to understand and reveal new insights. We are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions, make bold decisions, and dig deep into the biology of complex disease. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. We are always listening and learning from people who live with the diseases our medicines treat. It enables us to better understand their needs and, ultimately, diagnose and design the right treatments to impact patients' lives.

Are you ready to explore and innovate in our dynamic environment? Be encouraged and supported to think creatively. Here we are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions and make bold decisions. It takes resilience to embody our entrepreneurial spirit. For those who thrive on experimentation, you'll get to work with knowns and unknowns. Exploring without limits. Apply now!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.