Are you an experienced Statistical Programmer with deep 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 Director providing strategic programming leadership within CVRM Biometrics and collaborating with global product development teams. This role will be placed at AstraZenecas dynamic R&D strategic site in Gothenburg (Sweden) where you will work in an international environment at the forefront of clinical development.
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices3 days a week in our Gaithersburg office. Our headofficeispurposely designed with collaboration in mind providing space where teams can come together to strategize brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Accountabilities:
As a Statistical Programming Director you are accountable for quality timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities. This is a strategic leadership role with project and technical focus where you will provide subject matter expertise within the statistical programming discipline. You will oversee delivery of data according to industry standards efficient and high-quality statistical analysis for interpretation reporting deliverables planning and execution of submission strategies. You will act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement innovation and automation solutions.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Minimum bachelors degree in Mathematics (i.e. Applied Math Engineering etc) Statistics Computer Science Life Science or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of experience with advanced knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards
Demonstrated programming leadership capability with ability to develop teams and individuals and lead them towards a common goal
Demonstrated influencing planning and organizational skills
Ability to provide input to functional strategies
Expertise in risk management in complicated or novel situation
Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Broad experience ideally across multiple therapeutic areas and outside of the field of Statistical Programming
Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes
Willingness and ability to travel
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from168830.4 to 253245.6 positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coveragein accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.
At AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and youll 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 Director youll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients lives and join us on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
AstraZenecais an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing.
Why AstraZeneca:
Here ambitious science meets real-world impact. You will work in an environment that pairs cutting-edge platformsmulti-omics single-cell and spatial technologies AI/ML and advanced imagingwith a pipeline that moves decisively from discovery to the clinic. We bring diverse specialists together to ask bold questions pressure-test ideas and accelerate progress against some of the hardest-to-treat cancers valuing kindness alongside ambition so you can stretch your skills while making a tangible difference for patients.
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Date Posted
06-Feb-2026Closing Date
08-Feb-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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Director
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