AstraZeneca

Director, Biostatistics

AstraZeneca$221K — $331K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in biostatistics or a related field
  • MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics with significant statistical content
  • Proven track record of independent leadership in project settings
  • Exemplary technical skills in statistical analysis
  • Strong ability to manage time and work under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of statisticians
  • Formulate statistical design and strategy for product development
  • Ensure quality and accuracy of study designs and documentation
  • Quantify and communicate product risks and benefits
  • Oversee project work from both internal and external teams
  • Collaborate with CROs to ensure project delivery
  • Represent the organization at external meetings and regulatory bodies
  • Mentor staff and promote innovative statistical approaches

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Eligible for short-term incentive bonuses
  • Equity-based awards for eligible roles
Full Job Description

This is what you will do: 

The Director, Biostatistics has sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently lead a biostatistics 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. 

You will be responsible for: 

  • To lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians 

  • 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 Alexion 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 biostatistics staff  

  • Work according to agreed functional and regional Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements  

You will need to have: 

  • 7 years’ experience with an MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc 

  • Track record of background in leading independently 

  • Exemplary technical skills 

  • Flexible, well-organized, and possess the ability to work well under pressure. 

  • The duties of this role aregenerally conductedin an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodationto: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We wouldpreferforyou to have:

  • PhD in Statistics/Biostatisticsispreferred.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $221,036.00 - $331,554.00 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. 

Date Posted

08-Jun-2026

Closing Date

25-Jun-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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