AstraZeneca

Director, Statistical Programming

AstraZeneca$168K — $253K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, life science or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with advanced knowledge of clinical development process
  • 7+ years of people and/or project management experience
  • Advanced SAS programming skills in clinical and statistical environments
  • Demonstrated programming leadership capability
  • Strong project management skills including scope and resource management
  • Understanding of industry standards such as CDISC and 21CFR Part 11

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic programming leadership within OncBiometrics
  • Manage and mentor a team of programmers for study delivery
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables in compliance with standards
  • Contribute to cross-functional teams for continuous improvement
  • Oversee projects involving multiple ongoing clinical trials
  • Lead efforts related to regulatory submissions and compliance
  • Implement automation solutions to enhance efficiency

Benefits

  • Opportunity for short-term incentive bonuses
  • Eligibility for equity-based awards for salaried roles
  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description

We are now offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join us in the role asStatistical Programming Director,providing strategic programming leadershipand line managementwithinOncBiometrics and collaborating with global product development teams.

Accountabilities:

This position will work in the Early Oncology Programming group and will be accountable for a large and diverse portfolio of products that cover phase 1 / 2 trials in various mechanisms of action and covering multiple indications within oncology.You willbe responsible formanaging and mentoring a group of programmerswho are in turnaccountable forefficientdelivery onstudiesthat are both outsourced and delivered internally,ensuring high-quality of deliverableswhilecomplying withAZ andindustry standards,SOPsandGxPrequirements.Youwillalsobe part of the larger programming leadership team within oncology programming, andresponsible for various activitiesbeyond clinical trials, such asproving strategic or SMEcontributions oncross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement, innovation, and automation solutions.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Minimumbachelor's degree in mathematics(e.g.,Applied Math, Engineering,etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, PublicHealthor equivalent experience

  • Minimum10years of experience with advanced knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards

  • 7+ years people and or project management experience

  • Advanced SAS programming skills in a clinical and statistical data environment

  • Demonstrated programming leadership capability with ability to develop teams and individuals and lead them towards a common goal

  • Demonstrated influencing,planningand organizational skills

  • Ability to provide input to functional strategies

  • Strong project management skills and experience with scope management, resource management,financial management, projectplanningand resource allocation

  • Significant experienceinleadershipcapacity with a focus onidentifying,leading,and advancing talent.

  • Experience working in a clinical development organization with a heavy emphasis on support of multiple, ongoing projects

  • Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development (i.e.understanding of statistical concepts, techniques, and clinical trial principles) and ability to manage and lead regulatory submissions.

  • Thorough understanding of industry standards such as CDISC and 21CFR Part 11.

  • Strong ability to solve problems, recommend process improvements, andexecuteprocess improvements.

  • Ability to lead and influence teams

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a global environment.

  • Proven ability to work with cross functional teams, specifically Data Management, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Clinical Operations, and Pharmacovigilance toinitiate, lead and execute new initiatives and process improvements.

  • Recognize behaviors that align with our values critical to the success of our employees, mission, and businessobjectives.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Broad experience, ideally across multiple therapeutic areas and outside of the field of Statistical Programming

  • Previousoncology experience, ideallyin bothhemeand solid tumor

  • Knowledge / experience using open sourceand/or AIin Statistical Programming

  • Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions

  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes

  • Willingness and ability to travel

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position rangesfrom8,830.40 - $253,245.60 USD. Ourpositions offer eligibility for various incentivesan 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 coveragein accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

17-Jun-2026

Closing Date

16-Jul-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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