Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
Location:Barcelona, Spain
Hybrid model of work:3 days in office, 2 remote per week
Type:Full-time Permanent
Start date:September 2026
Be at the heart of bringing life-changing medicines to the world!
As part of our Biometrics Early CareerProgramme,you’llbe at the heart ofthe clinicalstudy design, dataanalyticsand interpretation of our innovative portfolio of medicines. Directlyinfluenceour mission to provide life-changing treatments andimpactthe lives of millions of people around the world.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery,developmentandcommercializationof prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. Butwe’remore than one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies. We are a company that genuinely followsthe scienceandvaluesindividuals at all levels;you’llbe backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and to continuously learn and explore.
At AstraZeneca, Biometrics is the home that supports all aspects of early and late-stage drug development. We use ourexpertisein statistics, programming, and clinical data to answer drug developmentobjectivesand reduce uncertainty in product development, driving better business decisions with quantitative reasoning.
Our diverse (therapy area aligned) teams of dedicated data experts work collaboratively across early and late phase clinical development, of both small molecules and biologics. This allows us toleverageand fuse our own skills with others tomaximizeimpact. We are always expanding our knowledge to get a broad perspective of our portfolio, to consistently deliveroptimizedprogrammedesign, quality information,analysisand interpretation.
What does theProgrammeinvolve?
Being a member of a global, diverse, and vibrant team of Oncology Statistical Programmers,you’llwork on real drug development projects and train to gain the skills and knowledge needed to explore your potential for becoming a future Biometrics leader. You will have the opportunity to gain fantastic insights by supporting drug development. As an Oncology Statistical Programmer you will contribute in many ways, including:
Transforming data into insights: Help turn complex clinical trial data into clear, reliable outputs (datasets, tables,listingsand figures) that inform decisions across drug development and regulatory submissions.
Partnering across disciplines: Work closely with statisticians, clinicians, data managers, and engage with data scientists, engineers, and AI/ML professionals to solve problems and improve how we use data.
Improving how we work: Contribute tononprojectinitiatives that streamline our processes—such as exploring AI-assisted workflows, adopting opensource tools and standards, enhancing automation and quality, and shaping best practices that scale across teams.
Learning and growing: Build core programming and analytical skills (e.g., SAS and industry standards) alongside broader capabilities in collaboration, communication, and innovation—preparing you for a future leadership path.
Owning impact: Play a key role in deliveringhighqualityresults, meeting timelines, and continuously improving how we design, analyze, and communicate clinical evidence.
TheProgramme’svariety and flexibilityprovideyou with outstanding exposurewithinOncologyStatistical Programming and other areas of Biometrics. You will be part of a collaborative team and gain an invaluable blend of on-the-job experience and specific training. With a mentor and abuddyassigned, you will build collaborative relationships with peers, specialists and leaders across our organization which will help to accelerate your career development.
TheAstrazenecaOncologyBiometrics team will help you build your pharmaceutical industry knowledge and the ‘soft’ skillsrequiredto fulfil your career potential.
Essential requirements
BSc or MSc in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Life Science gained in 2024, 2025or 2026.
Passion for programming and curious about pharmaceutical development
Proactive problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills.
Planning,organizationaland time management skills
Good communicationskills
Collaborative, with a partnership approach to achieving success.
Good levelof written and spoken English
Desirable Requirements
Database and/or clinical trial awareness
Programming knowledge of SAS or R
#EarlyTalent
Date Posted
24-feb-2026Closing Date
13-mar-2026AstraZeneca 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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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