Associate Director, Biostatistics

6 days ago


Mississauga, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry? As a Statistical Science Associate Director (Oncology), you'll leverage your extensive experience to lead and innovate within projects, driving statistical excellence and methodological advancements. Whether working independently or collaborating with CROs, your expertise will ensure timely and quality delivery of Biometrics work. This is your chance to be recognized as a methodology expert and contribute to life-changing medicines.Accountabilities:As a Statistical Science Associate Director, you'll take on the role of lead statistician for clinical or preclinical therapeutic Oncology area. Your responsibilities will include:Leading the delivery and oversight of multiple studies within a project, potentially serving as a Global Project Statistician for standard oncology drug projects.Contributing to statistical methodological advances.Leading statistical thinking and contributions to studies, development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment, and commercial activities.Directing project work with statistical staff and/or CRO partners to ensure delivery to standards, quality, and time.Developing design options and providing high-quality decision support for informed study or project decisions.Quantifying the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of emerging asset/product profiles.Investigating and applying novel statistical approaches, including modeling and simulation.Mentoring and supporting the education and training of statistics staff.Essential Skills/Experience:MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (with substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MScStrong knowledge of programming in R and/or SASKnowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to the roleExcellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationshipsTechnical:Usually PhD in Statistics or a relevant topicExperience of independent researchDelivering innovative statistical solutions in an applied environmentDesirable Skills/Experience:Project Management SkillsProficiency in SAS and R/Python languagesKnowledge of Bayesian statistics from theory to computation is a plusTechnical:Track record of research and methodological development in Statistics, supported by scientific publications in first-class statistical journalsGreat People want to Work with us Find out why:This is the place to make a meaningful impact – on patients’ lives and your personal growth. It’s both exciting and inspiring, and it’s what keeps us motivated every day.Ready to make a difference? Apply nowDate Posted02-Jan-2026Closing Date30-Jan-2026



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