Why choose AstraZeneca India?
Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.
The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, 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.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Ownership takers
If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.
Challenge seekers
Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.
Proactive collaborators
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.
Responsibilities
Job Title: Associate Director, PKPD / Pharmacometric Data/SAS Programmer
Career Level - E
Introduction to Role:
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of drug development? We are seeking an Associate Director for, PKPD / Pharmacometric Data/SAS Programmer belonging to the Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology programming team. This role focuses on all aspects of data preparation, programming, validation, and diagnostics to support Pharmacometric and clinical pharmacology analyses at the study and project levels. You will be instrumental in influencing critical decision making throughout all phases of drug development and regulatory interactions.
Accountabilities:
As an Associate Director, you will be accountable for expert data integration, manipulation, and preparation results at the study and project level. You will execute state-of-the-art data preparation techniques with direct value for the study and/or project. Your responsibilities will include collating, cleaning, and preparing analysis-ready data for Pharmacometric Modeling and Simulation (M&S) software (e.g. NONMEM) to influence study designs and go/no-go decisions. You will also contribute to regulatory documents and interactions, internal initiatives to develop the Pharmacometric discipline, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations.
Essential Skills/Experience:
10+ years of hands-on experience in SAS programming.
Strong understanding of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and their application in drug development.
Strong SAS/R programming skills
Expert knowledge of data preparation and programming practices (CDISC, SDTM, ADaM)
Demonstrated data programming and clinical development expertise
Good knowledge of global regulatory, compliance, processes, standards
Capability to develop tools to support data integration & visualization
Bachelor’s degree MS preferred with relevant experience required
Demonstrated experience in regulatory submissions and interdisciplinary team leadership
Varied programming languages (SAS, R, Python)
Experience in early and late-stage drug development
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Proficient oral and written English communication skills
Knowledge in pharmacology, drug targets and core Therapy areas (e.g. Oncology, Respiratory, Renal Metabolism etc.)
Quantitative/Scientific background (Statistics, Engineering, Biological Science)
Desirable:
Demonstrated expertise in data preparation and programming to support Pharmacometric Modeling and Simulation (M&S) software (e.g. NONMEM, Monolix, R, Matlab)
Scientific publishing in the field on pharmacometrics
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?
Join our Biopharmaceuticals R&D team and be part of a team where you are empowered to follow the science. At AstraZeneca, we are unlocking the power of what science can do. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines!
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.
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, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Lifelong learning
Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.
Autonomy and reward
Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.
Health and wellbeing
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.
Inclusion and diversity
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.
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