Senior Statistician

Job Title: Senior Statistician

Career Level - D

Introduction to Role:
Join our Biometrics & Information Sciences (B&I) team, where we drive good design to generate the data needed for quality decision making. Our goal is to deliver value to the pipeline by excelling in delivery, improving decision making, and engaging and shaping the external environment whilst accessing and implementing innovative solutions. As a Senior Statistician, you will play a pivotal role in our TA Statistics group, overseeing and delivering all the statistical and programming contribution to design, decision-making, interpretations and communication internally and externally for the TA portfolio of projects.

Accountabilities:
In this role, you will lead the strategic, statistical thinking and contributions to the Development Plans, Regulatory Strategy, Health Technology Assessment and Commercial Presentation for indications/projects within an AZ product team. You will hold CRO/Partners accountable for the high-quality standards of their deliverables and represent AZ and Statistics to Health Authorities and Reimbursement/Payer Organizations for specific projects/indications. You will also apply your expert skills to investigate, apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration. 

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Leadership Capabilities @ Level 2
- MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics(containing a substantial statistical component) with experience in pharma/healthcare or other relevant area
- Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
- Experience of Development, programme design and data analysis and interpretation 
- Experience of regulatory interactions and/or submissions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Collaboration required – needs the energy to work across global & functional boundaries both internally and externally
- Ability to apply statistical expertise to complex problems, problem solving and quality focus.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals R&D division, you'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself with interesting work. We work on some of the most complex and interesting challenges. A fast-paced and agile team, we are empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment. With access to our extensive capabilities and comprehensive pipeline, you'll be involved in countless submissions and a wide range of engaging projects along the complete drug development process. 

We are always expanding our knowledge to get a broad perspective. It allows us to leverage and fuse our own skills with others to maximise impact. Working in a heavily-regulated and compliance driven industry, we understand there are many ways to approach tasks, whilst ensuring we follow procedures. We get our work done in the best way, finding inventive and creative routes.

Ready to make a profound impact with research that makes a clear and tangible difference? Apply today and join us in making a difference in the lives of patients across the globe!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.