Accountabilities
As a Statistical Programming, Associate Director, you are accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to provide strategic and technical leadership across programming activities, including planning and project management. This is a strategic leadership role with project and technical focus where you will provide subject matter expertise within the statistical programming discipline. You will oversee the delivery of data according to industry standards, and high-quality statistical analyses and reporting deliverables, as well as planning and execution of submission strategies. You will act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and automation solutions.
Essential Skills/Experience
Degree in Mathematics (e.g., Applied Math, Engineering, etc.), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience
Advanced knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards
Demonstrated programming leadership capability, with the ability to provide strategic and technical direction, develop teams and individuals, and lead them towards a common goal without formal line management responsibility
Demonstrated influencing, planning and organizational skills
Ability to provide input to functional strategies
Expertise in risk management in complex or novel situations
Strong technical experience in SAS and CDISC standards, together with current knowledge and awareness of regulatory requirements relevant to Statistical Programming
Desirable Skills/Experience
Broad experience, ideally across multiple therapeutic areas and/or beyond Statistical Programming
Experience in regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing business processes
Willingness and ability to travel
At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives and join us on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
This role is an office-based role with some degree of flexibility. Our vibrant office sites provide a diverse and collaborative work environment, where interactions lead to ideas and innovations, giving you and others the perfect opportunity to learn, grow and develop careers.
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have a seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today!
Welcome with your application no later than November 18th, 2026.
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
