Senior Director, Statistics - Biometrics Team Lead
About The Position
Are you ready to lead a team that makes a difference in the pharmaceutical industry? As a Senior Director, Statistics, you'll leverage your extensive experience to independently guide a biometrics team in delivering impactful project and technical activities. Whether it's design, delivery, interpretation, or regulatory submissions, your leadership will ensure Biometrics input and support for projects. You'll also spearhead statistical innovation across the business unit, driving methodological advances that shape the future of healthcare. At AstraZeneca, we fuse science and data to develop bold solutions that make a real impact. We challenge the status quo by digging deep into data using cutting-edge methodologies to drive scientific breakthroughs. Our high exposure roles allow you to shape end deliverables while embracing global opportunities across all Therapy Areas. With a supportive yet challenging environment, every setback is seen as a chance to improve. We encourage speaking up, sharing opinions, and making bold decisions that could change patients' lives. Here, dedication and motivation are key as we work through unknowns with courage. Join us in expanding your knowledge and leveraging your skills to maximize impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!
Requirements
- MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc (Msc minimum requirement)
- 10+ yrs year of relevant experience
- Track record of background in leading independently
- In-depth knowledge of technical/regulatory requirements with experience in pharm/healthcare
- Exemplary technical skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
Nice To Haves
- Managerial experience
- Excellent collaboration required – needs the energy to work across global & functional boundaries both internally and externally
- Vision – keen awareness of R&D priorities in order to apply novel solutions to scientific problems
- Travel – willingness to travel domestically & internationally
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop a group of statisticians
- Ensure proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up, and improvements
- Provide leadership to biometrics staff worldwide
- Ensure successful delivery of drug projects by leading biometrics support and strategy
- Guide staff on product standards and external regulations globally
- Develop contacts with international opinion leaders, consultants, and collaborative groups
- Provide leadership and direction to improvement projects/activities/initiatives
- Lead Biometrics resourcing for project delivery and internal vs outsourcing input
- Maintain awareness of new methodologies, therapy area advances, and implement them
- Represent AZ and Statistics to Health Authorities and Reimbursement/Payer Organizations for specific projects
- Demonstrate competent program and project leadership
- Develop strategy and actionable plans for future business needs
- Identify and drive development of leading-edge statistical methodology and best practices
- Deliver overall analytics strategy and provide senior-level technical expertise
- Develop statistical innovation skills and staff, including recruitment
- Foster collaborative relationships with the external scientific/academic community
- Support development and maintenance of tools and processes meeting regulatory requirements
Benefits
- qualified retirement programs
- paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- health, dental, and vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
