Statistical Programming Associate Director

The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus It will provide subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline. As an expert within their own field, acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement

Typical Accountabilities

• Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function
• Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
• Responsible for the high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverable and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function
• Leads or contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
• Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the function
• Drives standards development and implementation
• Manages and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
• Provides Programming expertise to the team
• Provides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvements
• Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship
• Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems
• Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)
• Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
• Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage
• Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects
• Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
• Maintains expertise of the latest industry and regulatory requirements

Essential

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
• Proven programming expertise
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement them
• Ability to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teams
• Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the role
• Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a project
• Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming related items
• Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
• Project Mindset

Desirable

• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills

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.