Statistical Programming Director

The role holder provides technical leadership either as an expert lead providing information management or through leadership of a team to influence and promote consistent approaches to data integration. Will develop and build, or act as a specialist expert within, a cross-functional multi-skilled team compromising of experts to deliver continuous improvement.

Are you an experienced Statistical Programmer with deep knowledge of clinical drug development? Would you like to be part of a fast-paced and agile global team that has direct strategic impact on drug development, empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment? Join us at AstraZeneca CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism) Biometrics to impact a wide range of engaging projects striving to make a difference for millions of patients.

Our Biometrics team consists of Statisticians, Programmers, Information and Data Scientists. We drive and contribute to optimized clinical drug development programs and access to information and scientific knowledge management.

We are now offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join us in the role as Statistical Programming Director, providing strategic programming leadership within CVRM Biometrics and collaborating with global product development teams. This role will be placed at AstraZeneca’s dynamic R&D strategic sites in Boston (US) or Gaithersburg (US), where you will work in an international environment at the forefront of clinical development.

Accountabilities:

As a Statistical Programming Director, Strategy and Portfolio Lead, you are accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities. This is a strategic leadership role with project and technical focus where you will provide subject matter expertise within the statistical programming discipline. You will oversee delivery of data according to industry standards, efficient and high-quality statistical analysis for interpretation, reporting deliverables, planning and execution of submission strategies. You will act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement, innovation, and automation solutions.

Essential Skills/Experience:

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

· 7 years of experience

· Advanced knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards

· Demonstrated programming leadership capability with ability to develop teams and individuals and lead them towards a common goal

· Demonstrated influencing, planning and organizational skills

· Ability to provide input to functional strategies

· Expertise in risk management in complicated or novel situation

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

Desirable Skills/Experience:

· Broad experience, ideally across multiple therapeutic areas and outside of the field of Statistical Programming

· Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions

· Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes

· Willingness and ability to travel

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $165,095.20 - $247,642.80. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.