Job Title: Statistical Programming Associate Director

Introduction to role

The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for the quality, timely, and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead the implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus, providing subject matter expertise within the Programming field. As an expert within their own field, you will act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function

Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development programResponsible for the high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverable and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or functionLeads or contributes to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and/or effectiveness within the functionDrives standards development and implementationManages and escalates risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projectsProvides Programming expertise to the teamProvides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvementsContributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorshipFinds opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problemsManages activities of our external partners (i.e., Contract Research Organisations)Influences collaborators by providing subject matter expertise on programming-related itemsEnsures compliance with standards and automation usageEmploys all project management practices in managing drug or technical projectsProvides input to capacity management for all projects in scopeMaintains expertise in the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current

Essential Skills/ExperienceDegree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalentProven programming expertiseThorough knowledge of the clinical development processThorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement themAbility to apply programming expertise to problem-solving and troubleshooting for teamsCurrent knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the roleAbility to proactively manage concurrent activities within a projectProficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming-related itemsAbility to manage risk in complicated or novel situationsProject Mindset

Desirable Skills/Experience

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel 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 outstanding and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you will play an essential role in helping patients who need it the most. There is no better place to apply your Biometrics expertise in a new and different way. Our high exposure roles shape end deliverables and embrace global opportunities, working across all of AstraZeneca's Therapy Areas. With a restless need to keep improving, we are always moving forward and searching for something new. Our encouraging yet ambitious approach makes for an inspiring learning environment. Every setback is seen as a chance to improve, every critique pushes us towards the next ground-breaking solution.

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Date Posted

23-Apr-2025

Closing Date

29-May-2025

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