Associate Director, Statistical Science

AstraZeneca • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

The Statistical Science Associate Director 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 complex studies. This individual is able to lead and direct Biometrics work either in-house or partnering with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.

Requirements

• MSc/PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or recognised equivalent to stats MSc
• 5+ yrs of experience of pharmaceutical development, data analysis and interpretation and experience of program design
• Strong k nowledge of programming in R and/or SAS
• Experienced in conducting simulations
• Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent collaboration skills to work across functional boundaries
• Ability to app ly statistical expertise to complex problems , with a focus on problem solving and quality.

Nice To Haves

• preferably, experienced in designing and executing a Phase III Oncology study

Responsibilities

• For a project or indication in clinical therapeutic areas
• Lead ing the delivery and oversight on multiple studies/ indication within a project
• Analyze, interpret, su m marize and present results of clinical study
• Conduct statistical modelling to predict the timing of interim and final event-driven analyses in a clinical study
• Direct project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards, quality and time
• Develop study design options and provide high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or project
• Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulation
• Mentor/c oach and support the training of statistics staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level