Statistical Programming Associate Director

AstraZeneca•Wilmington, DE

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Statistical Programming Associate Director Introduction to role Are you ready to lead statistical programming that accelerates life‑changing cancer medicines to patients? Do you thrive on setting standards and guiding teams to deliver regulatory‑grade outputs at pace, while shaping how we use data to unlock earlier, better decisions? As Statistical Programming Associate Director, you will lead the technical and project delivery that powers our clinical development programs aimed at detecting and treating cancer earlier. You will partner closely with biostatistics, data management, clinical operations and regulatory teams to craft robust, reusable solutions and raise the bar on quality and efficiency. Your leadership will directly influence how fast and confidently we bring new treatments to people who need them most. You will be the programming voice at the table—defining approaches, anticipating risk, and driving continuous improvement across studies and portfolios. From standards and automation to vendor oversight and talent development, you will create the conditions for high‑performing teams and reliable, submission‑ready outputs that stand up to scrutiny and deliver impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or related field with 10+ years of relevant industry experience or a Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant industry experience
Proven programming expertise in Oncology
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 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

Lead and direct the full scope of project delivery and/or a technical project across studies or functions, ensuring timely, high‑quality outputs that enable decisive clinical and regulatory milestones.
Translate protocols and analysis plans into robust statistical programming strategies and analysis datasets, ensuring traceability and reproducibility from raw data to results.
Own quality for all programming deliverables; hold internal partners and external providers accountable through clear expectations, reviews and metrics; manage activities of external partners such as CROs.
Drive the development, adoption and governance of programming standards and automation to improve quality, efficiency and consistency across programs.
Lead or contribute to administrative and process improvement initiatives that remove friction, shorten cycle times and strengthen compliance.
Proactively identify, assess and escalate risks in complicated or novel situations; propose practical solutions and guide trade‑offs that protect timelines and scientific integrity.
Provide authoritative programming expertise to cross‑functional teams; influence stakeholders on programming strategies, standards and regulatory expectations.
Identify opportunities to improve methods and tools; pilot and scale pragmatic innovations that increase robustness and speed.
Support recruiting; provide training, coaching and mentorship to build capability and a culture of excellence.
Apply project management practices to plan, prioritize and balance capacity across projects; provide input to portfolio‑level resourcing decisions.
Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements; champion automation and documentation practices that enable inspection‑ready deliverables.

Benefits

We pair cutting‑edge science with advanced technology and standards‑driven programming to move faster with confidence, from early‑stage trials through submission.
You will have room to lead, ask tough questions and take smart risks, supported by colleagues who value kindness alongside ambition and share a unifying goal—to bring transformative medicines to patients sooner.
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics.
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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.