Principal Statistical Programmers - Late stage CVRM

Are you a Statistical Programmer with deep knowledge within Clinical Development? Would you like to be part of an fast-paced and agile team who has direct strategic impact on drug development, empowered and trusted to innovate? If yes, join us at AstraZeneca Late-Stage CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism) Biometrics and help us to achieve the next wave of breakthrough medicines aiming to make a difference for millions of patients!

At AstraZeneca Biometrics, we harness data and use the best technology solutions to positively impact science. We don't accept the status quo, digging deep to see what the data is telling us, using cutting-edge methodologies and models to drive scientific breakthroughs. We put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality, by doing the right things.

We are now offering exciting opportunities for talented and highly motivated individuals to join us in the role as Principal Statistical Programmers within Late CVRM.

The role can be based at AstraZeneca's dynamic R&D sites in Gothenburg (Sweden) or Gaithersburg (US).



What you'll do

You will be part of a team of statisticians and statistical programmers and work with providing programming expertise to the design, conduct, evaluation, documentation and regulatory submissions of our clinical development programs. In the role as Principal Statistical Programmer, you will contribute to more strategic planning, quantitative decision making, act as specialist in our contact with external providers and collaborators, mentoring more junior staff, lead projects and be involved in adapting and developing programming tools, standards and praxis.

There are countless learning opportunities here. AstraZeneca is a rapidly growing business, that's investing in all areas, especially technology. We get to explore and stretch our thinking in ways few could imagine. You will work in the Programming department that not only oversees and delivers the programming aspects of analysis and reporting but also manages and maintains our end to end standards and our analysis and reporting production tools. If you want to learn every day, this is the right place for you!



Responsibilities

Reporting to a Director within the Statistical Programming group you will provide programming expertise in the following areas:

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Lead/direct the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function
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Lead implementation of statistical programming aspects of the of the protocol or clinical development program
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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
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Lead or contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
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Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness within the function and drives standards development and implementation
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Manages and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and projects
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Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship
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Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems
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Manages activities of our external partners and influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
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Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage and employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects
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Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope and maintains own knowledge of latest industry and regulatory requirements



Essential for the role

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BSc in a Mathematical (i.e. Applied Math, Engineering, etc.), Statistical, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
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Extensive SAS programming expertise to an advanced level gained within a clinical drug development or healthcare environmentExcellent problem solving skills
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Comprehensive knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements with submission experience
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Diligence-attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent projects and activities
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
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Wide ranging knowledge of CDSIC standards and industry best practices
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Travel-willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally
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Planning and organizational skills

To succeed in this role, you are an experienced programmer with good knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to programming within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. You'll enjoy multitasking, collaborating as part of a global team, and have an appetite for solving problems. You will be an effective communicator, with a strong team focus who enjoys collaborating to achieve the best results.





So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you! Welcome with your application (CV and cover letter) no later than June 30.