Associate Director / Director Statistics at AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

266816.4

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statistical Design, Project Management, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Statistical Methodology, Regulatory Submissions, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Technical Education, Health Technology Assessment, CRO Partnership, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Publications, External Collaboration

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Associate Director / Director Statistics Location: South San Francisco, CA or Gaithersburg, MD The Director, Statistics has sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently lead a biometrics team to deliver project and/or technical level activities related to design, delivery and interpretation, high level internal governance committees and/or regulatory submissions. This individual is able to lead, perform and communicate results of more technical analyses, and able to guide and lead less experienced staff. Competent individual contributor with excellent cross-functional collaboration. Accountabilities: The Director, Statistics may lead, manage, and develop a group of statisticians as well as provide project support and/or advance statistical methodology. The accountabilities for supporting projects directly include: • To lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians • Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements • Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans, preclinical studies, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activities as appropriate for the stage of the product. • Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs, documents, delivery and interpretation and submission • Quantify the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and can communicate these effectively within the team • Provide global leadership to others and direct project work delivered by internal and external staff • Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time • Represent AZ externally which may include health authorities, advisory boards, conferences, workshops and/or payer interactions • Maintain knowledge of statistical methodology in relevant areas and promote, investigate and implement novel statistical approaches • Represent statistical strategy and decision making at internal decision-making governance including review boards, therapy area leadership teams and ESPC/LSPC • Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of Statistics staff The accountabilities for supporting statistical methodological advances are (technical focus): • To lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians • In depth knowledge of technical/regulatory requirements with experience in pharm/healthcare • Up to date and implements novel stats approaches • Experience with and broad awareness of regulatory interactions and/or submissions • Excellent communication skills/ builds strong relationships • Nationally recognised externally. Invited to attend or speak at seminars and external meetings. Well-rounded statistician with publications on a range of topic areas. Publications resulting from external collaborations • Expert Leadership role able to lead/direct work across a team Essential Requirements: Associate Director level: MSc/Phd. Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or relevant topic with 5+ yrs expeirence Director level MSc/Phd. Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or relevant topic with 7+ yrs expeirence Join the team unlocking the power of what science can do. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. Our combination of curiosity and courage drives us to explore new possibilities without fear of failure. We celebrate our successes and learn from our failures along the way. Our inclusive environment allows us to work seamlessly as one team, using diverse global knowledge to create the greatest impact on disease. If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. Apply now! The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges 177,877.60 - 266,816.40 USD Annual for Director level role. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 17-Oct-2025 Closing Date 31-Oct-2025 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Responsibilities

The Director, Statistics will lead a biometrics team to deliver project and technical level activities related to statistical design and strategy for product development. They will also mentor less experienced staff and ensure quality in study designs and regulatory submissions.