Are you a trailblazing Programmer with a passion for shaping the future of statistical programming? We're in search of a visionary individual to take on a newly created role of Statistical Programming Early Careers Manager within the Oncology Programming team at AstraZeneca. As the Statistical Programming Early Careers Manager, you'll step into a Director-level position, reporting directly to a Senior Director. Your mission? To lead the charge in recruiting, managing, and developing the brightest talents entering the statistical programming world. This isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our organization by nurturing and empowering the next generation of programming superstars. Picture yourself at the forefront of innovation, guiding and mentoring emerging talents as they embark on their professional journey. This is also an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the growth and success of AstraZeneca. Responsibilities: Build and manage a team of early career talent in programming, including leading recruitment, onboarding, and training processes. Enable growth and development of early career talent by implementing structured training programs that establish technical capabilities and transferrable skills. Lead, mentor, and coach them to foster their readiness and providing opportunities for independent study assignments. Collaborate and coordinate with other programming technical leads and managers to identify technical and process assignments that promote continual growth and develop broad knowledge and skills. Perform performance management of the team, ensuring high standards of productivity and professional development. Collaborate and represent Programming team in early career initiatives and groups, both internally and externally. Develop and influence the early career global strategy for Biometrics. Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Degree in Mathematics (e.g., Applied Math, Engineering, etc.), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience. 3 Years Experience in leadership roles within programming. Experience recruiting and managing early career/Junior staff. Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff. Significant Oncology Clinical trial and programming experience. Date Posted 10-Jun-2025 Closing Date 23-Jun-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. 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.
