Statistical Programming Associate Director

Job Title: Statistical Programming Associate Director

Introduction to role

The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for the quality, timely, and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead the implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus, providing subject matter expertise within the Programming field. As an expert within their own field, you will act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function

• Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
• 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
• Leads or contributes to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
• Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and/or effectiveness within the function
• Drives standards development and implementation
• Manages and escalates risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
• Provides Programming expertise to the team
• Provides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvements
• Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship
• Finds opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems
• Manages activities of our external partners (i.e., Contract Research Organisations)
• Influences collaborators by providing subject matter expertise on programming-related items
• Ensures compliance with standards and automation usage
• Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects
• Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
• Maintains expertise in the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current

Essential Skills/Experience

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
• Proven programming expertise
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement them
• Ability to apply programming expertise to problem-solving and troubleshooting for teams
• Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the role
• Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a project
• Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming-related items
• Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
• Project Mindset

Desirable Skills/Experience

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you will play an essential role in helping patients who need it the most. There is no better place to apply your Biometrics expertise in a new and different way. Our high exposure roles shape end deliverables and embrace global opportunities, working across all of AstraZeneca's Therapy Areas. With a restless need to keep improving, we are always moving forward and searching for something new. Our encouraging yet ambitious approach makes for an inspiring learning environment. Every setback is seen as a chance to improve, every critique pushes us towards the next ground-breaking solution.

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