Statistician - Data Sciences & Quantitative Biology

Are you a curious and enthusiastic Statistician? Would you like to join us on our journey where your contributions will have a profound impact on R&D using the latest statistical methods? If yes, we have the position for you!

We see you as our new Statistician in our Data Sciences & Quantitative Biology department, based at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden. The team you will join is built up of statisticians, bioinformaticians, machine learning specialists and image analysts. In this position you will be a part of our Discovery Sciences function that applies deep technical expertise in specialist technologies to support the delivery of targets and molecules to the early AstraZeneca pipeline.

As a dedicated BioPharmaceuticals R&D organisation, we accelerate promising early-stage assets and lifecycle management programmes. From discovery to late-stage development, we always follow and push the boundaries of science. At AstraZeneca, we’re also committed to being a Great Place to Work and there is no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

What you will do?
You will get the opportunity to apply your statistical knowledge to collaborate with researchers in a variety of project teams. To be successful in this you have a problem-solving attitude and a perceptive approach. 

We will rely on you to:
•    Identify and deliver solutions for addressing key biological questions by using statistics
•    Build and internalize appropriate algorithms and techniques to answer biological questions
•    Develop and implement statistical learning models
•    Expand knowledge of quantitative biology capabilities across R&D
•    Contribute to and lead local and global projects 
•    Engage with external collaborators via publications and presentations

Essential in the role
•    Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when communicating statistical concepts to non-statisticians.
•    Experience of working in a pre-clinical statistics team in an industry setting
•    Expert in statistical data analysis
•    Expert domain area knowledge of at least two of the following areas: 

- experimental design, 
- linear/nonlinear models, 
- Bayesian methods, and 
- statistical learning/artificial intelligence
•    Programming experience with tools such as R, Shiny, Julia, Stan or similar
•    PhD in statistics, mathematics, data science or similar

We believe that your focus is set on solving challenging problems through partnerships. You are a specialist in your field and you know that the best results are achieved by utilizing the strengths of every individual. The successful candidate has the ability to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary research environment. You enjoy teamwork, have a collaborative nature and will be an encouraging colleague to all.

About AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our desire to understand and reveal new insights. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. Our inclusive environment allows us to work seamlessly as one, uniting the best from academia, biotechs, and the industry. We are always learning from those living with diseases and harness digital, data science & AI to fast-forward our research. This is the place to go beyond discovery and make a real difference in patients' lives across the world.

What’s next?
If this sound like the position and place for you - apply today!
We look forward to receive your application, but no later than February 16, 2025. For more information about the position please contact the hiring manager Natalie van Zuydam, natalie.vanzuydam@astrazeneca.com

Additional information
Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Life in Gothenburg: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ 
About AstraZeneca R&D: https://www.astrazeneca.com/r-d.html 

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.