Statistical Science Associate Director

Statistical Science Associate Director

Location: Gaithersburg

The Statistical Science Associate Director has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independently perform and lead statistical work within a project,an indicationwithin a more complexprojector complex studies. This individualis able toleadand direct Biometrics work either in house or partnering with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.  

Typical Accountabilities:
The Statistical Science Associate Director may work as a lead statistician  

• For a project orindicationin clinical therapeutic areas  

• Leading the delivery and oversight on a multiple studies/indicationwithin a project, potentially as a Global Project Statistician for a standard drug project  

The accountabilities for supporting projects directly include:

• Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of studies, development plans, regulatory strategy, health technologyassessmentand/or commercial activities  

• Direct project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards,qualityand time

• Develop design options and provide high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or project

• Quantify the benefit, risk,valueand uncertainty of the emerging asset/product profile

• Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulation  

• Mentor/coach and support the education and training of statistics staff    

Education, Qualifications,Skillsand Experience:
Essential:

• MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containingasubstantialstatisticalcomponent), or recognised equivalent to stats MSc

•5+ yrs of experience of pharmaceutical development, data analysis and interpretation and experience of program design.

• Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS

• Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role  

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships

•Excellent collaboration skillstowork across functional boundaries

•Ability to apply statisticalexpertiseto complex problems, with a focus on problem solving and quality.

Desirable:

• Project Management Skills

•Proficiencyin SAS and R/Python languages  

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse teamrepresentingall 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.  Wecomply withall applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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