Senior Statistical Programmer II

Job Title: Senior Statistical Programmer II

Career Level - D

Introduction to Role:
Are you a goal-oriented Statistical Programmer looking for a new challenge? Would you like to be a part of a group with direct strategic impact on drug development that plays a key role in getting new medicines to patients who need them? Welcome to join AstraZeneca with your expertise! We are currently recruiting Statistical Programmers at senior level or higher depending on your previous experience to join our growing Early stage portfolio. Our main therapy areas are Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM) and Respiratory & Immunology (R&I). The positions can either be based in Gothenburg, Sweden; Warsaw, Poland; Cambridge, UK; or Gaithersburg, US.

Accountabilities:
At AstraZeneca we’re driving leading-edge approaches to drug development across many business areas – within Early Biometrics & Statistical Innovation (EB&SI) a data-centric focus is helping us work more efficiently and creatively to bring the right medicines to the right patients. Our biometrics teams use their expertise in statistics and programming to answer drug development objectives and reduce uncertainty in product development, driving better business decisions with quantitative reasoning.

The Senior/Principal Programmer sits within our Early Programming group in EB&SI, aligned either to Cardiovascular/ Renal/ Metabolism (CVRM) or Respiratory & Immunology (R&I), and is responsible for providing statistical programming expertise to support the design and interpretation of early clinical studies and development programmes.

Working as part of Data Science and AI, you’ll be able to access technology at the forefront of science in an innovative environment, where you will have scope to develop creative statistical ideas and approaches, and to apply them in your work. 

The Senior/Principal Programmer provide Statistical Programming support and/or lead all programming related activities of the analysis and reporting process including, but not limited to, CSR development, regulatory activities and the scientific utilization of our data for AstraZeneca products.  There are many career options you can pursue for progression including technical pathways, management of global projects or line management.

You will work in the Programming department that not only oversees and delivers the programming aspects of analysis and reporting but also manages and maintains our end to end standards and our analysis and reporting production tools. You’ll be part of a global team that pulls together to put patients first.

Essential Skills/Experience:
To succeed in this role, you’ll be an experienced programmer with good knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to programming within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. You’ll enjoy multitasking, have an appetite for solving problems with a strong team focus who enjoys collaborating to achieve the best results. We have several opportunities across both Senior and Principal levels.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
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When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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 unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?
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. A place to be valued and visible. In our high exposure role we 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 supportive, yet challenging, 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.

Take on a high exposure role. Be recognised as experts working at the forefront of science. As key decision-makers with high visibility, we can truly make an incredible impact. Step up and thrive with increased responsibility.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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.