Associate Director, Biostatistics

Typical Accountabilities:
• Acts as a regional technical expert supporting the delivery of statistical outputs within the area of Biostatics and provides statistical consultancy

• Develops operational systems and research processes across area of responsibility to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of projects

• Acts as a source of knowledge in area of expertise, defining and communicating important initiatives across departments and functions

• Contributes to establishing and implementing policies, procedures and objectives for own work to ensure compliance with both internal and external regulations

• Leads the development of setting statistical standards or techniques in order that the quality, efficiency or effectiveness of projects are improved for overall Group efficiency

• Accountable for specialised research to enhance the effectiveness of Biostatistics contributions to worldwide submissions across a range of products

• Provides highly experienced strategic input, statistical expertise, and leadership to project teams in the design and interpretation of clinical studies and programmes of studies

• Applies expert statistical skills to support internal proposal development and external regulatory submissions

• Promotes good statistical practice and ensures adherence with relevant statistical protocols


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 10
• Manager of a team

What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bacherlor’s degree in relevant discipline; Significant experience in Statistics; Thorough knowledge of study analysis and design in all phases of drug development; Experience of modelling and simulation to improve clinical programme design
• Desirable: Advanced degree within field and/or professional certification

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Members of all functions on project team; Members of Development
• External (to AZ): External service providers; External regulatory agencies

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.