At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe. 

 

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. 

 

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. 

Do you have passion for Programming? Do you consider yourself an SME? Would you like to apply your skills to impact the drug development process and regulatory interactions in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-enhancing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

Key Responsibilities:

You will be working in the Oncology Biometrics Programming department reporting to the Director, Statistical Programming, providing leadership and management of statistical programming activities at the project/study level related to the planning, execution and delivery of the statistical programming aspects of clinical development. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to:

Clinical study report developmentRegulatory submissions, commercialization, and the scientific utilization of our data for AstraZeneca productsThere are many career options you can pursue for progression including technical path, management of global projects or line management.

Essential Education, Experience & Skills:

To succeed in this global role, you need to be an enthusiastic individual with an understanding of technical and regulatory requirements related to programming within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. You should enjoy multitasking and collaborating with others and have experience with solving problems and resolving conflicts.

Bachelor’s or Master’s (or local equivalent) degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life or Social Sciences or related fieldAt least 6 years of industry (pharma, CRO) experience with Master's or 8+ years with Bachelor's degreeDiligence – attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent projects and activitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence stakeholdersExtensive SAS programming expertise to an advanced level within clinical drug developmentComprehensive knowledge of technical and regulatory requirementsExtensive understanding of CDISC standards and industry normsExperience leading Oncology projects/studies

Desired Education, Experience & Skills:

Strong programming skills related to Oncology Efficacy domainsExperience working/leading global submissionsLeading/Managing a team of programmers both Perm and Contractors

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. 

 

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Date Posted

01-May-2025

Closing Date

29-May-2025

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.