Director, Statistical Programming
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Would you like to be a part of a Programming group who has a direct strategic impact on drug development and plays a key role in getting life-enhancing medicines to patients? If yes, then this is a perfect opportunity for you!
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and want to eliminate Cancer as a cause of death. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you are the right person for this role.
You will be working in the Oncology Biometrics Programming department that oversees and drives the delivery of the statistical programming aspects of clinical development. Through our data visualization and reporting solutions, we lead and maintain the end-to-end process of Analysis and Reporting of the statistical deliverables. Here you will be supported by leadership and empowered at every level to prioritize, make bold moves and to think differently and big.
Role
The Director, Statistical Programming is accountable for the leadership, management and development of Programming teams and the quality of their deliverables. You will also provide significant input to the initiatives and strategies of the programming department. You will need to have strong leadership skills along with a consistent record of managing and working with and within a global team.
Essential for the role
Bachelor’s or Master’s (or local equivalent) degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life or Social Sciences or related field
At least 8 years of industry experience with Master's or 10+ years with Bachelor's degree
Excellent Communication and Influencing skills
Genuine commitment to drive innovation and improve efficiency
Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process from development through life cycle management
Thorough knowledge of industry standards, trends and practices
Experience in successfully managing global teams
Experience managing budgets and resource projections
Experience working on Oncology clinical trials
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $165,095.20 - $247,642.80. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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