Biometrics Early Career Programme Statistical Programmer

Location: Mississauga Canada
Hybrid model of work: 3 days in office 2 remote per week

Type: Full-time Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Be at the heart of bringing life-changing medicines to the world!

As part of our Biometrics Early Career Programme youll be at the heart of the clinical study design data analytics and interpretation of our innovative portfolio of medicines. Directly influence our mission to provide life-changing treatments and impact the lives of millions of people around the world.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading biopharmaceutical companies. We are a company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels; youll be backed and encouraged to speak up ask questions and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and to continuously learn and explore.

At AstraZeneca Biometrics is the home that supports all aspects of early and late-stage drug development. We use our expertise in statistics programming and clinical data to answer drug development objectives and reduce uncertainty in product development driving better business decisions with quantitative reasoning.

Our diverse (therapy area aligned) teams of dedicated data experts work collaboratively across early and late phase clinical development of both small molecules and biologics. This allows us to leverage and fuse our own skills with others to maximize impact. We are always expanding our knowledge to get a broad perspective of our portfolio to consistently deliver optimized programme design quality information analysis and interpretation.

What does the Programme involve

Being a member of a global diverse and vibrant team of Oncology Statistical Programmers youll work on real drug development projects and train to gain the skills and knowledge needed to explore your potential for becoming a future Biometrics leader. You will have the opportunity to gain fantastic insights by supporting drug development. As an Oncology Statistical Programmer you will contribute in many ways including:

• Transforming data into insights: Help turn complex clinical trial data into clear reliable outputs (datasets tables listings and figures) that inform decisions across drug development and regulatory submissions.
• Partnering across disciplines: Work closely with statisticians clinicians data managers and engage with data scientists engineers and AI/ML professionals to solve problems and improve how we use data.
• Improving how we work: Contribute to nonproject initiatives that streamline our processessuch as exploring AI-assisted workflows adopting opensource tools and standards enhancing automation and quality and shaping best practices that scale across teams.
• Learning and growing: Build core programming and analytical skills (e.g. SAS and industry standards) alongside broader capabilities in collaboration communication and innovationpreparing you for a future leadership path.
• Owning impact: Play a key role in delivering highquality results meeting timelines and continuously improving how we design analyze and communicate clinical evidence.

The Programmes variety and flexibility provide you with outstanding exposure within Oncology Statistical Programming and other areas of Biometrics. You will be part of a collaborative team and gain an invaluable blend of on-the-job experience and specific training. With a mentor and a buddy assigned you will build collaborative relationships with peers specialists and leaders across our organization which will help to accelerate your career development.

The Astrazeneca Oncology Biometrics teamwill help youbuild your pharmaceutical industry knowledge andthe soft skills required to fulfil your career potential.

Essential requirements

• BSc or MSc in Mathematics Statistics Computer Science or Life Science gained inor 2026.
• Passion for programming and curious about pharmaceutical development
• Proactive problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills.
• Planning organizational and time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Collaborative with a partnership approach to achieving success.
• Good level of written and spoken English

Desirable Requirements

• Database and/or clinical trial awareness
• Programming knowledge of SAS or R

#EarlyTalent

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors including the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge and other specific business and organizational some cases offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program 4 weeks paid vacation and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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