Associate Director Biostatistics, Cell Therapy Immunology

Are you ready to push the boundaries of science and transform the lives of patients living with cancer? As an Associate Director in Biostatistics for Cell Therapy Immunology, you'll provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in drug development. Join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death and make bold moves that truly improve patient outcomes.

Accountabilities:Project manage a group of staff ensuring delivery of statistical contributions or support assessments and research within a specialist area of Biostatistics.Provide strategic scientific expertise to quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of emerging product profiles throughout the drug development lifecycle.Oversee or provide expert technical support to AstraZeneca clients on a regional and potentially global basis.Develop, build, or act as a specialist within a cross-functional, multi-skilled team from various scientific disciplines.Lead initiatives to improve quality, integrity of information interpretation, cost, or time.Ensure all work adheres to AstraZeneca standards and external regulations.Efficiently lead and manage project information, strategy, quality standards, and integrity of information interpretation.Accountable for statistical work on products worldwide and provide leadership to internal and external statistical staff globally.Represent AstraZeneca and its Statistics function at external events.Network with colleagues and experts, providing statistical consultancy and serving as a resource for others.Oversee the statistical assessment and presentation of proposals.Investigate and develop leading-edge statistical or quantitative approaches for novel informatics in patient safety evaluation.Stay updated with internal changes and external regulations.

Essential Skills/Experience:Bachelors of Science in an appropriate discipline with 3-5 years' experience in industry (CRO or sponsor)HWalands-on experience designing, setting up and reporting out studies.  Understanding of the overall drug development and commercialization process from development, launch through life cycle managementIn-depth knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the roleExtensive experience in clinical program and study design and data analysisExcellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships

Desirable Skills/Experience:Advanced degree in a scientific disciplineExpert reputation within the business and industryExtensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations

At AstraZeneca, we are united by our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. With one of the broadest Oncology pipelines in the industry, we offer opportunities to work with novel drugs and innovative approaches. Our collaborative environment empowers you to take smart risks, challenge norms, and learn from failures. We cultivate an attitude of courage, where everyone is encouraged to innovate and work at pace. Join us in making an important difference for patients worldwide.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

13-Jun-2025

Closing Date

30-Jul-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.