Statistical Programming Associate Director, Oncology

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.

Our Oncology Biometrics department, of which Programming is a part of, is an integral part of the Oncology R&D organization. We drive excellent design in order to generate the appropriate data needed for quality decision making. The goal of Oncology Biometrics is to deliver value to the pipeline by excellence in delivery, improved decision making and engaging and crafting the external environment whilst accessing and implementing innovative solutions.

Ultimately, the Oncology Programming department oversees and delivers all of the programming contribution to internal decision making, regulatory submissions and reporting and commercial activities for the portfolio of drug projects within the Oncology R&D organization.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Director, Statistical Programming, providing leadership and management of statistical programming activities at the project/study level related to the planning, execution and delivery of the statistical programming aspects of clinical development. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, clinical study report development, regulatory submissions, commercialization, and the scientific utilization of our data for AstraZeneca products. There are many career options you can pursue for progression including technical path, management of global projects or line management.

Essential for the role:

To succeed in this global role, you need to be an enthusiastic individual with an understanding of technical and regulatory requirements related to programming within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. You should enjoy multitasking and collaborating with others and have experience with solving problems and resolving conflicts.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s (or local equivalent) degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life or Social Sciences or related field
• Pharma industry experience
• Oncology experience
• Diligence – attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent projects and activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence stakeholders
• Extensive SAS programming expertise to an advanced level within clinical drug development
• Extensive knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements
• In-depth understanding of CDISC standards and industry guidelines
• Experience leading projects/studies

Next Steps?

Are you ready to step up and take ownership of your work, solutions for the business and your personal career development? Apply now and join us in our mission to bring life-changing medicines to people!

Location: Macclesfield UK

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date: 8th November 2024

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Date Posted

04-Nov-2024

Closing Date

08-Nov-2024

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