Statistical Programming Associate Director

AstraZeneca•Durham, NC

2d•$137,135 - $205,703•Hybrid

About The Position

The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for the quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and effective information management. The role requires extensive programming experience and industry knowledge to independently lead programming implementation and other programmers. It may have a project or technical focus and provides subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline. As a specialist within cross-functional teams, the role supports continuous improvement. The position leads project delivery or technical projects and implementation of statistical programming for protocols and clinical development programs. It ensures the quality of project deliverables, supports standards and process improvement, manages risks and external partners, and provides programming expertise and guidance to teams and stakeholders. The role also contributes to recruiting, training, mentorship, capacity management, and keeping current with industry and regulatory requirements. The position is based on an average expectation of at least three days per week in the office, with flexibility. The annual base pay ranges from $137,135 to $205,703. The role is eligible for incentives, including short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards for salaried roles. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision coverage under applicable plan terms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (including Applied Math or Engineering), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent.
At least 7 years of relevant experience.
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 to the role.
Ability to proactively manage concurrent project activities.
Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming-related items.
Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations.
Project mindset.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the full scope of project delivery and/or lead a technical project within a therapeutic area, drug project, study, or function.
Lead implementation of statistical programming aspects of protocols or clinical development programs.
Ensure high quality of project deliverables and hold partners and providers accountable for their deliverables; serve as a technical subject matter expert where applicable.
Lead or contribute to cross-functional administrative or process-improvement initiatives.
Drive development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency, or effectiveness within the function.
Drive standards development and implementation.
Manage and escalate risks in complicated or novel situations within studies or projects.
Provide programming expertise to teams and tactical input or ideas for improvement.
Contribute to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship.
Identify opportunities to improve methodology and provide practical solutions to problems.
Manage activities of external partners, including Contract Research Organisations.
Influence stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming-related items.
Ensure compliance with standards and use of automation.
Employ project-management practices when managing drug or technical projects.
Provide input to capacity management for projects in scope.
Maintain expertise in current industry and regulatory requirements.