Statistical Science Associate Director - CVRM

Do you have expertise in Statistics and a passion for Drug Development? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact late-stage drug development in a company that frontiers the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca and Late CVRM Biometrics might the match for you.

Those who join AstraZeneca not only feel a sense of ownership about their future, but also know that their work has a huge impact on patients. With AstraZeneca, you will be applying innovative and creative approaches to science while being at the forefront of a strong and rich pipeline of cutting-edge medicines. Here, you will join passionate professionals who push the boundary of science and technology to develop and deliver life-changing medicines designed to help people live better lives.

Our cardiovascular, renal and metabolism pipeline includes investigational therapies in varied stages of clinical development, from recently approved products to earlier-stage molecules in clinical trials. We aspire to transform the lives of patients, working not only to prolong patients' lives, but to also improve their function and help patients feel better.

We are currently looking for a Statistical Science Associate Director to join a strong global biometrics team and become a cross functional quantitative leader within a late-stage drug development project This role will be based at AstraZeneca's R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden or Gaithersburg, US.

What you'll do

We are looking for individuals who can act as a cross functional quantitative leader and expert with oversight over large late phase clinical trials, work collaboratively, develop junior staff within biometrics as well as increase understanding and utilization of statistics across the drug project teams. In this role, we want you to:

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Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of studies, development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activities
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Direct project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards, quality and time
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Develop design options and provide high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or project
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Quantify the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the emerging asset/product profile
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Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulation
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Mentor/coach and support the education and training of statistics staff

Essential for the role

A successful candidate has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independently perform and lead statistical work within a project, an indication within a more complex project or be recognized as a methodology expert. This individual is able to lead and direct Biometrics work either in house or partnering with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time. You also have:

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MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component)
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Extensive experience of pharmaceutical development, program design, data analysis and interpretation
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In depth knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
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Experience of major regulatory interactions and/or submissions
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Ability to apply statistical expertise to complex problems, problem solving and quality focus
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Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS
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Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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 December 14th, 2022. We will review the applications continuously so please apply as soon as possible.

For more information about the position please contact Magnus Andersson at Magnus.X.Andersson(at)astrazeneca.com

Where can I find out more?

https://careers.astrazeneca.com/biometrics