Statistician to Data Sciences & Quantitative Biology

Are you a curious and enthusiastic Statistician or Data Scientist? Would you like to join us on our journey where your contributions will have a profound impact on R&D using the latest statistical and machine learning methods? If yes, we have the position for you!

We see you as our new Statistician in our Data Sciences & Quantitative Biology department based at our vibrant AstraZeneca R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden. The team you will join is built up of statisticians, bioinformaticians, machine learning specialists and image analysts. In this position you will be a part of our Discovery Sciences function that applies deep technical expertise in specialist technologies to support the delivery of targets and molecules to the early AstraZeneca pipeline.

As a dedicated BioPharmaceuticals R&D organisation, we accelerate promising early-stage assets and lifecycle management programmes. From discovery to late-stage development, we always follow and push the boundaries of science. At AstraZeneca, we're also committed to being a Great Place to Work and there is no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

What you will do
You will get the opportunity to apply your statistical knowledge to collaborate with researchers in a variety of project teams.

We will rely on you to:

* Identify and deliver solutions for addressing key biological questions by using statistics
* Build and internalize appropriate algorithms and techniques
* Develop and implement statistical learning models
* Expand knowledge of quantitative biology capabilities across R&D
* Contribute to and lead local and global projects
* Engage with external collaborators via publications and presentations

Essential for the role
We believe that your focus is set on solving challenging problems through partnerships. You are a specialist in your field and you know that the best results are achieved by utilizing the strengths of every individual. You have the ability to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary research environment. You enjoy teamwork, have a collaborative nature and will be an encouraging colleague to all.

* Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when communicating statistical concepts to non-statisticians
* Experience in data analysis and knowledge of at least some of the following areas: experimental design, linear/nonlinear models, Bayesian methods, statistical learning/artificial intelligence and modelling
* Programming experience with tools such as R, Shiny, Julia, Stan or similar
* PhD or experienced MSc in statistics, mathematics, data science or similar

The seniority of the role can be adjusted depending on your previous experience and skills.

Why AstraZeneca Gothenburg?
Our Gothenburg site is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic R&D centres. Here, you'll feel a global atmosphere in a multinational environment. Collaboration comes in all forms - across teams, functions, countries and even companies. With more than 2,400 employees from over than 50 countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work. Here, the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.

So, what's next!
If this sound like the position and place for you - apply today!

We look forward to learn more about you. Send in your application as soon as possible, but no later than April 11th , 2022. We will review applications continuously.

For more information about the position please contact the hiring manager Peter Konings, https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-konings/.

Where can I find out more?
Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Life in Gothenburg: https://www.astrazeneca.se/om-oss/verksamheten-i-sverige/goteborg/relocate-to-gothenburg.html
AstraZeneca R&D: https://www.astrazeneca.com/r-d.html