Senior Statistician II
Senior Statistician II
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Job Description
The Senior Statistician II brings extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry working independently on design delivery and interpretation of preclinical studies regulatory submissions and commercialization. This role involves performing and communicating results of complex analyses guiding less experienced staff and developing innovative statistical ideas and approaches. The individual will contribute significantly as a competent collaborator across functions.
Accountabilities:
The Senior Statistician II may work directly within a project and/or support statistical methodological advances. The accountabilities for supporting projects directly are:
- Provide statistical expertise for complex design and interpretation for preclinical or clinical programmes highlevel internal governance committees regulatory submissions and/or commercialization.
- Analyze internal and external information perform modeling and simulation to inform design decisions and develop decision criteria.
- Develop a Statistical Analysis Plan for complex studies and/or project deliveries.
- Act as a coach/guide for less experienced statisticians in the production of analysis supporting graphics and analysis tables for study reports Global Medical Affairs studies or publications.
- Analyze interpret summarize and communicate results of complex studies.
- Contribute to regulatory submissions including specification of overview documents and response to regulatory questions.
- Identify opportunities for the application of modeling and simulation to improve study design.
- Identify opportunities to improve methodology and provide practical solutions for problems.
- Identify and apply statistical methodology to improve process and delivery activities.
- Contribute to the development of best practices to improve quality efficiency and effectiveness.
- Accountable for the quality of their statistical work; provide disciplinespecific understanding insight and constructive challenge and take ownership of development needs seeking coaching or training opportunities.
- The accountabilities for supporting statistical methodological advances are:
- Under guidance of a more experienced statistician produce pragmatic solutions often within a tight time scale where the emphasis is to deliver first then refine and develop solutions thereafter.
- Draft statistical analysis plans for complex studies.
- Provide consultancy within area of expertise to fellow statisticians working within therapeutically aligned statistics groups as well as medical scientists and other key roles across the business.
- Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches for relevant statistical issues regulatory guidance and value demonstration.
- Investigate and improve statistical approaches establish standards and best practices develop and implement new methodology interacting with external scientists.
- Identify new areas where we can add value developing collaborative relationships with the external scientific/academic community and maintaining academic links.
- Contribute to or lead the development of a process improvement and/or capability area within the Department.
- Develop a strong understanding of the pharma business/AZ ways of working.
- Communicate research and results internally and externally through participation at conferences and journal publications.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- MSc/PhD in Statistics Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component) or recognized equivalent to stats MSc
- Competent statistical programmer (SAS and R)
- Knowledge of key technical and regulatory requirements
- Experience of design analysis and reporting of preclinical or clinical studies in more than one setting
- Communication skills
- Collaboration and team working skills
- Experience and knowledge of statistical methods and applications in study design analysis and interpretation
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Collaboration required
- Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems problemsolving and quality focus
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 we follow the science with curiosity and determination. Our commitment to Oncology R&D has led to significant breakthroughs with seven new Oncology medicines since 2013. We continuously push boundaries by fusing cuttingedge science with advanced technology. Our collaborative research environment unites academia and industry to expedite research in some of the hardesttotreat cancers. Join us to build a rewarding career dedicated to improving millions of lives.
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Date Posted
06may2025Closing Date
17may2025AstraZeneca 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 industryleading 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 nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
