Primary location: Barcelona on site
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Biostatistics? Would you like to apply your skills to impact the early phases of drug development and regulatory interactions, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! We are currently recruiting for Statisticians at Associate Directoror Senior level depending on your previous experience to join our growing team supporting the Early Clinical Respiratory & Immunology (R&I), Cell Therapy and Neuroscience portfolio. At AstraZeneca, we're applying leading-edge approaches to science across many business areas – within R&I Biometrics and Statistical Innovation that you'll be a part of, our data-centric focus helps us work efficiently and creatively to bring the right medicines to the right patients. Our teams use their expertise in statistics and programming to address drug development objectives and reduce uncertainty in product development, driving better business decisions with quantitative reasoning. What you will do:
Take a leadership role and drive statistical thinking in cross-functional team projects, within an international environment
Contribute to strategic planning and quantitative decision making in early clinical development programmes
Lead the delivery and oversight on drug project(s) and/or studies to time, quality and standards, including partnering with CROs and with Programming
Participate in applying, adapting and/or developing statistical methodology
Contribute to development of new procedures and standards to increase quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
Depending on your experience, the role may also include:
Interactions to influence key stakeholders and governance
Acting as a technical expert in interactions with external providers and collaborators
Mentoring and coaching junior staff and supporting them with education and training in statistics
Working with regulatory agencies, e.g. attending meetings, answering questions
We offer the chance to influence drug development and the opportunity to gain experience across a range of challenging and exciting projects. Essential in the role:
MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component) with experience in pharma/healthcare or other relevant area
Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
Leadership capabilities to be able to lead and direct project work
Experience of data analysis and interpretation in a relevant area
Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS
Excellent written and spoken English. Excellent communication skills (including communicating with non-statisticians) and ability to build strong relationships
Excellent collaboration skills required – the energy to work across global & functional boundaries, both internally and externally
Ability to apply statistical expertise to complex problems, problem solving and quality focus
Desirable in the role, dependent on experience:
Experience of programme and study design
Experience in the relevant therapeutic area
Experience of regulatory interactions
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
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