Associate Director Biostatistics
Associate Director Biostatistics
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Job Description
Introduction to role
The Associate Director Biostatistics has extensive experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry capable of independently performing and leading statistical work within a project or an indication within a more complex project. This individual will lead and direct biostatistics work either inhouse or in partnership with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.
Accountabilities
The Associate Director Biostatistics may work as a lead statistician:
For a project or indication in clinical or preclinical therapeutic areas
Leading the delivery and oversight on multiple studies/indications within a project potentially as a Global Project Statistician for a standard drug project
Contributing to statistical methodological advances
Accountabilities for supporting projects directly include:
Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of studies development plans regulatory strategy health technology assessment and/or commercial activities
Direct project work including statistical staff and/or CRO partners to ensure delivery to standards quality and time
Develop design options and provide highquality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or project
Quantify the benefit risk value and uncertainty of the emerging asset/product profile
Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration including modeling and simulation
Leverage standardization to maximize global data integration and interpretability
Mentor/coach and support the education and training of statistics staff
Essential Skills/Experience
MSc/PhD in Statistics Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component) or recognized equivalent to stats MSc
Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS
Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
Flexible wellorganized and possess the ability to work well under pressure
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an officebased role employees must be able with or without an accommodation use a computer; engage in communications via phone video and electronic messaging; engage in problemsolving and nonlinear thought analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Desirable Skills/Experience
PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics is preferred.
Project management skills
Proficiency in SAS and R languages
Knowledge of Bayesian statistics from theory to computation is a plus.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca you will be challenged with interesting work on some of the most complex and engaging challenges. Our fastpaced and agile team is empowered to innovate and experiment. With access to extensive capabilities and a comprehensive pipeline youll be involved in countless submissions and a wide range of projects throughout the drug development process. We value visibility and contribution across all therapy areas fostering an environment where every setback is seen as an opportunity for improvement.
Ready to make a difference Apply now!
Date Posted
28Mar2025Closing Date
30May2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lack thereof sex sexual orientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital status pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact Alexion participates in EVerify.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
