Barcelona-Based Statistical Programming Lead

AstraZeneca GmbH; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca CVRM Biometrics in Barcelona is seeking a StatisticalProgramming Associate Director to lead programming activities for clinical development programs. You will guide deliverables, set technical standards and act as a SME within cross-functional teams.

The role is office-based with some flexibility, offering international collaboration, opportunities to influence programming strategies, and ongoing development in regulatory standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent.
• Excellent programming skills in SAS (or R) and SAS macros.
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards (CDISC) 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

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program.
• Ensure high quality of all project deliverables and accountability of partners.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Drive development of best practices to improve quality and efficiency.
• Develop and implement standards within the function.
• Manage and escalate risk in complex situations.
• Provide programming expertise to the team.
• Contribute to training and mentorship within the function.
• Identify opportunities to improve methodology and provide practical solutions.
• Manage activities of external partners (e.g., CROs).
• Influence stakeholders with subject matter expertise on programming items.
• Ensure compliance to standards and automation usage.

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent

Tools

SAS

SAS macros

R

Job description

AstraZeneca CVRM Biometrics in Barcelona is seeking a StatisticalProgramming Associate Director to lead programming activities for clinical development programs. You will guide deliverables, set technical standards and act as a SME within cross-functional teams.

The role is office-based with some flexibility, offering international collaboration, opportunities to influence programming strategies, and ongoing development in regulatory standards and best practices.