AstraZeneca

Statistical Programming Associate Director

AstraZeneca • $137K — $205K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven programming expertise in clinical development
  • Thorough knowledge of industry standards and implementation
  • Ability to troubleshoot programming issues effectively
  • Current understanding of technical and regulatory requirements
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to influence stakeholders effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct project delivery and implement statistical programming aspects
  • Ensure high quality of project deliverables and hold partners accountable
  • Drive process improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams
  • Develop best practices for improved quality and efficiency
  • Manage and escalate risks in complex project situations
  • Provide programming expertise and tactical input to the team
  • Support recruiting, training, and mentorship efforts

Benefits

  • Eligible for various incentives including short-term bonuses and equity-based awards
  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and leaves
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage according to applicable plans
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.

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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • 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.

Date Posted
30-Sep-2026

Closing Date
13-Oct-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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