Director, Statistical Programming

Are you an experienced

Manager and Leader in Statistical Programmingwitha deep knowledge of clinical drug development and line management experience? Would you like to be part of a fast-paced and agile global team that hasa direct strategic impact on drug development, empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment? Join us at Astra Zeneca Oncology Biometrics  toimpacta wide range of engaging projects striving to make a difference for millions of patients.

Our Biometrics team consists of Statisticians,Programmer sand Information Scientists. We drive and contribute tooptimizedclinical drug development programs and access to information and scientific knowledge management.

We are now offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join us in the role as
Statistical Programming Director,providing strategic programming leadership and line management within

OncBiometrics and collaborating with global product development teams.

This position will work in the Early Oncology Programming group and will be accountable for a large and diverse portfolio of products that cover phase 1 / 2 trials in various mechanisms of action and covering multiple indications within oncology.

You willbe responsible for managing and mentoring a group of programmers who are in turn accountable forefficientdelivery onstudiesthat are both outsourced and delivered internally,ensuring high-quality of deliverableswhilecomplying withAZ and industry standards,SOPsand Gx Prequirements .Youwillalsobe part of the larger programming leadership team within oncology programming, and responsible for various activities beyond clinical trials, such asproving strategic or SMEcontributions oncross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement, innovation, and automation solutions.

• Minimum bachelor's degree in mathematics(e.g.,Applied Math, Engineering,etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, Public Healthor equivalent experience

• Minimum
  10years of experience with advanced knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards

• 7+ years people and or project management experience

• Advanced SAS programming skills in a clinical and statistical data environment

• Demonstrated programming leadership capability with ability to develop teams and individuals and lead them towards a common goal

• Demonstrated influencing,planning and organizational skills

• Ability to provide input to functional strategies

• Strong project management skills and experience with scope management, resource management,financial management, projectplanningand resource allocation

• Significant experienceinleadershipcapacity with a focus on identifying,leading,and advancing talent.

• Experience working in a clinical development organization with a heavy emphasis on support of multiple, ongoing projects

• Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development (i.e.understanding of statistical concepts, techniques, and clinical trial principles) and ability to manage and lead regulatory submissions.

• Thorough understanding of industry standards such as CDISC and 21
  
  CFR Part 11.

• Strong ability to solve problems, recommend process improvements, andexecuteprocess improvements.

• Ability to lead and influence teams

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a global environment.

• Proven ability to work with cross functional teams, specifically Data Management, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Clinical Operations, and Pharmacovigilance to initiate, lead and execute new initiatives and process improvements.

• Recognize behaviors that align with our values critical to the success of our employees, mission, and business objectives.

• Broad experience, ideally across multiple therapeutic areas and outside of the field of Statistical Programming

• Previous oncology experience, ideallyin bothhemeand solid tumor

• Knowledge / experience using open sourceand/or AIin Statistical Programming

• Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes

• Willingness and ability to travel

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ - $ USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as…