Statistical Science Associate Director

Job Title: Statistical Science Associate Director – Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM)
Location: Gaithersburg, MD

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe. 

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. 

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. 

Introduction to Role:

Our CVRM pipeline includes investigational therapies in varied stages of clinical development, from recently approved products to earlier-stage molecules in clinical trials. We aspire to transform the lives of patients, working not only to prolong patients’ lives, but to also improve their function and help patients feel better.

We are currently recruiting for statisticians at Associate Director level depending on your previous experience to join our team supporting the CVRM portfolio. We are growing at this site and have multiple positions available.

A successful candidate has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independently perform and lead statistical work within a clinical study or drug project, an indication within a more complex project or be recognized as a methodology expert. This individual is able to lead and direct Biometrics work either in house or partnering with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of clinical studies, clinical development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activities.
• Quantify the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the emerging drug product profile.
• Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulation.
• Lead the delivery and oversight of drug projects and/or studies to time, quality and standards, including partnering with CROs and with programming.
• Develop design options and provide high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or drug project.
• Interactions to influence key stakeholders and governance.
• Working with regulatory agencies, e.g., attending meetings, answering questions.
• Where applicable, acting as a technical expert in interactions with external providers and collaborators.
• Contribute to development of new procedures and standards to increase quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff and supporting them with education and training in Statistics.

We offer the chance to influence drug development and the opportunity to gain experience across a range of challenging and exciting projects including PhI-IV studies and in the different indications within CVRM.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• MSc in Statistics or Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component) with experience in pharma/healthcare or other relevant area.
• 5+ years of experience of pharmaceutical development, data analysis and interpretation and experience of program design.
• Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role.
• Leadership capabilities to be able to lead and direct drug project or clinical study work.
• Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Excellent communication skills (including communicating with non-statisticians) and ability to build strong relationships.
• Excellent collaboration skills required – the energy to work across global & functional boundaries, both internally and externally.
• Ability to apply statistical expertise to complex problems, problem solving and quality focus.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• PhD in Statistics or Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component) with experience in pharma/healthcare or other relevant area.

Total Rewards:
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $144,037.60 to $216,056.40. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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