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About the Opportunity:
Join our dynamic Oncology Biometrics Programming team as an Associate Director, reporting directly to the Director of Statistical Programming. In this leadership role, you will manage and oversee statistical programming activities at both the project and study levels. Your expertise will contribute to the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of statistical programming components crucial for clinical development.
As an Associate Director, you will lead and manage statistical programming tasks for clinical study report development, regulatory submissions, and product commercialization. You will ensure the scientific utilization of data to support AstraZeneca's oncology portfolio. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive project success and ensure timely delivery of programming deliverables. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering an environment of growth and innovation. You will have the opportunity to explore career progression within the company, whether on the technical path, managing global projects, or taking on line management responsibilities.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and direct the full scope of project delivery and/or lead a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function
- Implement statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
- Ensure high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for their deliverables
- Contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiatives
- Drive the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness within the function
- Drive standards development and implementation
- Manage and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
- Provide programming expertise to the team
- Provide tactical input and drive ideas and improvements
- Support recruiting and provide training and mentorship
- Identify opportunities to improve methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
- Manage activities of external partners (i.e., Contract Research Organisations)
- Influence stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming-related items
- Ensure compliance with standards and automation usage
- Employ all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects
- Provide input to capacity management for all projects in scope
- Maintain expertise in the latest industry and regulatory requirements
Essential Skills and Experience:
To excel in this global role, you should be an enthusiastic individual with a solid understanding of the technical and regulatory requirements pertinent to programming in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. You should thrive in multitasking and collaborative environments, with a proven track record in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s (or local equivalent) degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life or Social Sciences, or related field
- At least 6 years of industry experience with a Master's or 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree
- Diligence – attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent projects and activities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence stakeholders
- Extensive SAS programming expertise to an advanced level within clinical drug development in Oncology Therapeutic Area
- Experience working with Real World Evidence (RWE) data or post-approval studies would be of benefit
- Comprehensive knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements
- Wide-ranging knowledge of CDISC standards and industry best practices
- Experience leading and overseeing projects/studies, including oversight of outsourced studies
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.
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