Director, Statistical Programming

AstraZeneca•Mississauga, ON

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe. Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected, which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. The Director, Statistical Programming, is accountable for leading, managing and developing a large team of programmers. It presents a strategic approach and management skills to run and coordinate one large, complex project or multiple drug projects. It promotes consistent approaches to data analysis and reporting, tools development and governance, or standards development and governance. It will lead cross-functional teams compromised of experts to deliver continuous process improvement. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience
Proven programming leadership experience
Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
Thorough knowledge of industry standards
Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams
Ability to provide input to functional strategies
Ability to develop teams and individuals
Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes
Willingness and ability to travel
Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

Provide input into the strategy for the programming function
Provides strategic, scientific and programming advice and expertise to the team
Defines programming strategic direction for implementation of statistical programming aspects of the clinical development program/s
Leads, manages and develops a group of programmers, providing guidance and mentorship.
Manages training and time sheet compliance.
Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements.
Arranges and structures for the team in order to create an environment where the team can work productively and collaboratively together
Define, monitor and assess objectives for team
Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
Captures business needs and plans recruitment accordingly
Recruits and builds the team with the appropriate skill set
Maintains talent and ensures talent development
Maintains own team knowledge of the latest industry and regulatory requirement to stay current with the programming practices
Accountable for managing contracting staff
Manages risk for assigned projects by making complex judgments and decisions
Overall accountability for the quality and compliance to internal, external and regulatory requirements for the delivery of programming aspects in clinical development
Ensures consistent approach and provides expertise to data standards and its implementation within own function or across Biometrics
Measures the compliance of and ensures that there is a consistent approach to data standards and automation and its implementation
Leads and contributes to improvement and organizational initiatives within and outside of function
Drives continuous improvement of the team and function
Oversee CRO Statement of Work and can act as the Programming representative in CRO Alliances
Represents AstraZeneca and the Programming function at external events
Influences/collaborates cross functionally at TA or Biometrics level by providing subject matter expertise
Collaborates cross-functionally and represents Programming leadership where required