Statistical Programming Associate Director

6 months ago


Mississauga, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

Are you an experienced Statistical Programmer with good knowledge of clinical drug development? Would you like to be part of a fast-paced and agile global team that has direct strategic impact on drug development, empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment? Join us at AstraZeneca CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism) Biometrics to impact a wide range of engaging projects striving to make a difference for millions of patients. Our Biometrics team consists of Statisticians, Programmers, Information and Data Scientists. We drive and contribute to optimized clinical drug development programs and access to information and scientific knowledge management.

We are now offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join us in the role as **Statistical Programming Associate Director.**

This role will be placed at AstraZeneca’s dynamic R&D global hub in Mississauga (Canada), where you will work in an international environment at the forefront of clinical development.

**Accountabilities**:
You are responsible for leading and advising the full scope of project delivery and/or lead a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/Study/Function.

Typical accountabilities include:

- Leading implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
- Leading or contributing to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
- Driving the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the function
- Driving standards development and implementation
- Providing technical expertise to the team
- Providing tactical inputs and/or driving ideas and improvements
- Contributing to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship
- Identifying opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems
- Managing activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)
- Ensuring compliance to standards and automation usage
- Employing all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects
- Providing input to capacity management for all projects in scope
- Maintaining expertise of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current

**Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**:

- Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent
- Excellent programming skills in SAS (or R) and SAS macros
- Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
- knowledgeable of industry standards (CDISC) and ability to implement them
- 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 Skills/Experience**:

- Broad experience across multiple therapeutic areas and across all phases of clinical trials
- Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. As a Statistical Programming Associate Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in making a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

This role is an office-based role with some degree of flexibility. Our vibrant office sites provide a diverse and collaborative work environment, where interactions lead to ideas and innovations, giving you and others the perfect opportunity to learn, grow and develop careers.



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