Statistical Programming, Associate Director (Principal Programmer) – Oncology GMA/Payer

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

Do you have passion for Programming? Do you consider yourself an SME? Would you like to apply your skills to impact the drug development process and regulatory interactions in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-enhancing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules in all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward to conquer cancer through data, innovation and evidence-based decisions.

Role

You will be working in the Oncology Biometrics Programming department 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

• At least 6 years of industry experience with Master's or 8+ years with Bachelor's degree

• 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 in Oncology Therapeutic Area

• Experience working with Real World Evidence (RWE) data or post approval studies would be of benefit

• Comprehensive knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements

• Wide-ranging knowledge of CDISC standards and industry best practices

• Experience leading and overseeing projects/studies, including oversight of outsourced studies

Next Steps – Apply today!

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