Statistical Programming Associate Director

AstraZeneca•Durham, NC

4d•$137,135 - $205,703•Hybrid

About The Position

The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus. It will provide subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline. As an expert within their own field, acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement. Here you will contribute to a bold mission to transform outcomes for people by advancing earlier detection and smarter, faster trials. You will operate at the intersection of innovative science and technology, backed by significant investment and an empowered, collaborative culture that brings clinicians, scientists, and data experts together to accelerate breakthroughs. We value kindness alongside ambition, giving you the trust, tools, and cross-functional partnerships to lead with confidence and shape studies that matter—so your decisions today translate into meaningful patient impact tomorrow. Step into this country leadership role to accelerate life-changing trials and turn bold science into result that matter—make your move and help shape what comes next.

Requirements

Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
Proven programming expertise
Thorough knowledge of 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 for the role
Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a project
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

Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function
Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
Responsible for the high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverables and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of TA, Project, or function
Leads or contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the function
Drives standards development and implementation
Manages and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
Provides Programming expertise to the team
Provides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvements
Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship
Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems
Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)
Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage
Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects
Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
Maintains expertise of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current