Statistical Science Associate Director
Statistical Science Associate Director
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$ 144037 - 216056
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Statistical Science Associate Director
The Statistical Science Associate Director has extensive experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry capable of independently performing and leading statistical work within a project. This individual is recognized as a methodology expert and can lead and direct Biometrics work either inhouse or in partnership with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.
Accountabilities:
The Statistical Science Associate Director may work as a lead statistician:
- For a project or indication in clinical or preclinical therapeutic areas
- Leading the delivery and oversight on multiple studies/indications within a project potentially as a Global Project Statistician for a standard drug project
- Contributing to statistical methodological advances
The accountabilities for supporting projects directly include:
- Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of studies development plans regulatory strategy health technology assessment and/or commercial activities
- Direct project work including statistical staff and/or CRO partners to ensure delivery to standards quality and time
- Develop design options and provide highquality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or project
- Quantify the benefit risk value and 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 modeling and simulation
- Mentor/coach and support the education and training of statistics staff
The accountabilities for supporting statistical methodological advances include:
- Ability to consult across project teams within the area of expertise
- Application of expert skills to investigate and apply novel statistical approaches for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration including modeling and simulation
- Produce pragmatic solutions often within a tight time scale where the emphasis will be to deliver first then refine and develop solutions thereafter
- Contribute to or lead the development of a process improvement and/or capability area within the department
- Establish and improve standards and best practices applying novel statistical approaches to increase effectiveness and efficiency
- Interact with external scientists and represent AstraZeneca Biometrics externally via publications and presentations on novel statistical approaches and best practices
- Mentor/coach and support the education and training of statistics staff in the technical arena
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Masters degree with 10 years of relevant experience
- OR PhD with 5 years of relevant experience
- 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
- Technical: Usually PhD in Statistics or a relevant topic
- Experience of independent research
- Delivering innovative statistical solutions in an applied environment
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Project Management Skills
- Proficiency in SAS and R/Python languages
- Knowledge of Bayesian statistics from theory to computation is a plus
- Technical: Track record of research and methodological development in Statistics supported by scientific publications in firstclass statistical journals
At AstraZeneca we push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine and transform the lives of patients living with cancer! With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry we offer opportunities to work on novel molecules at all development stages. Our collaborative environment empowers us to take smart risks challenge norms and learn from failures. We are committed to making meaningful differences for patients through our sciencedriven approach.
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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $144037..40. Hourly and salaried nonexempt 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 jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. In addition our positions offer a shortterm incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equitybased longterm 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 atwill 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.
Date Posted
24Feb2025Closing Date
29Apr2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
