Are you ready to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry? As a Statistical Science Associate Director, you'll leverage your extensive experience to lead and innovate within projects, driving statistical excellence and methodological advancements. Whether working independently or collaborating with CROs, your expertise will ensure timely and quality delivery of Biometrics work. This is your chance to be recognized as a methodology expert and contribute to life-changing medicines. Accountabilities: As a Statistical Science Associate Director, you'll take on the role of lead statistician for clinical or preclinical therapeutic Oncology area. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery and oversight of multiple studies within a project, potentially serving as a Global Project Statistician for standard oncology drug projects. Contributing to statistical methodological advances. Leading statistical thinking and contributions to studies, development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment, and commercial activities. Directing project work with statistical staff and/or CRO partners to ensure delivery to standards, quality, and time. Developing design options and providing high-quality decision support for informed study or project decisions. Quantifying the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of emerging asset/product profiles. Investigating and applying novel statistical approaches, including modeling and simulation. Mentoring and supporting the education and training of statistics staff. Essential Skills/Experience: MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (with substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to the role Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships Technical: Usually PhD in Statistics or a relevant topic Experience of independent research Delivering innovative statistical solutions in an applied environment Desirable Skills/Experience: Project Management Skills Proficiency in SAS and R/Python languages Knowledge of Bayesian statistics from theory to computation is a plus Technical: Track record of research and methodological development in Statistics, supported by scientific publications in first-class statistical journals When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. At AstraZeneca, we fuse science and data to develop bold solutions that positively impact patients' lives. Our dynamic environment encourages innovation and collaboration across all Therapy Areas. With a focus on continuous improvement, we embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Here, you'll be empowered to make courageous decisions that drive scientific breakthroughs and contribute to meaningful change. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and become part of our journey to transform patient care through innovative biostatistics! Date Posted 11-Nov-2025 Closing Date 29-Nov-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.
