Statistical Programming Associate Director

The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus It will provide subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline. As an expert within their own field, acts as a specialist within cross‐functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.

Typical Accountabilities

Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and / or leads a technical project within the TA / Drug Project / study / function

Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program

Responsible for the high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverable and / or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function

Leads or contribute to cross‐functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)

Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and / or effectiveness within the function

Drives standards development and implementation

Manages and escalates risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and / or projects

Provides Programming expertise to the team

Provides tactical input and / or drives ideas and improvements

Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and / or providing training and mentorship

Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems

Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)

Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items

Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage

Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects

Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope

Maintains 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

Proven programming expertise

Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process

Thorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement them; ability to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teams

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

Date Posted

14-nov-2025

Closing Date

30-dic-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‐leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‐discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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