AstraZeneca

Statistical Programming Associate Director

AstraZeneca$137K — $205K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent
  • Significant programming expertise and knowledge of clinical development processes
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and their implementation
  • Proficient in problem solving related to programming
  • Up-to-date with technical and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project activities simultaneously
  • Skilled in influencing stakeholders effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of project delivery or technical projects
  • Ensure high quality of deliverables by holding partners accountable
  • Drive the development and implementation of best practices
  • Manage risks in complex project scenarios
  • Provide programming expertise and tactical input to projects
  • Support recruiting, training, and mentoring within the team
  • Identify and propose improvements in methodologies

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
  • Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Full Job Description
Summary of Role:

The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus It will provide subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline. As an expert within their own field, acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.

LOCATION: Durham, NC

Accountabilities:
  • Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
  • Responsible for the high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverables and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of TA, Project, or function
    • Leads or contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
    • Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the function
    • Drives standards development and implementation
    • Manages and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
    • Provides Programming expertise to the team
    • Provides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvements
    • Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship
    • Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems
    • Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)
    • Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
    • Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage
    • Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects
    • Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
    • Maintains expertise of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current


Required Skills:
  • Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
  • Proven programming expertise Thorough knowledge of clinical development

process
  • Thorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement them
  • Ability to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teams
  • Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the role
  • Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a project
  • Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming related items
  • Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
  • Project Mindset


Desired Skills:
  • Demonstrated planning and organizational skills


The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $137,135 to $205,703. 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.

Call to Action:

Step into this country leadership role to accelerate life-changing trials and turn bold science into result that matter-make your move and help shape what comes next.

Date Posted
14-Sep-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.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
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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