Director, Clinical Programming - Hybrid (Barcelona)

AstraZeneca plc; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

AstraZeneca plc in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a Director, Clinical Programming to lead strategic and technical programming for Statistics and evidence generation. The role governs outsourced and in-house work, drives AI and automation, and mentors programmers while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The position partners across BPM Evidence/RWS&A and collaborates with internal stakeholders and external CROs to set standards, governance, and delivery timelines for complex programming

Formación

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or another relevant quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive industry experience in clinical or statistical programming, including demonstrated leadership of complex programming deliverables and projects.
• Advanced SAS programming skills with a high degree of proficiency in SAS macros.
• Experience creating or validating SDTM and ADaM datasets and tables, listings and figures.
• Deep knowledge of clinical and real-world evidence generation, the clinical development process, analysis data flows and programming deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of applicable programming, data and reporting standards, with the ability to define and implement fit-for-purpose standards.
• Experience leading AI, automation or digital workstreams and translating emerging technology into controlled, practical business use.
• Hands‑on experience using AI‑enabled tools to support programming, validation, documentation or workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing programming delivered by CROs or other external partners and holding partners accountable for quality, timelines and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver in‑house programming activities, including planning, technical review, validation and documentation.
• Proven ability to operate with autonomy, make sound risk‑based decisions and provide direction in complex or novel situations.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders without relying on direct authority.
• Strong understanding of quality, traceability, reproducibility, audit readiness and regulatory expectations relevant to programming.
• Demonstrated ability to develop people through coaching, technical guidance and mentorship.
• Strong communication, collaboration, planning, prioritization and vendor‑management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Sets the direction for Clinical Programming within the RWS&A RWD Office and helps shape the function's operating model, priorities, standards, capabilities, and longer-term development.
• Acts as the senior Clinical Programming subject matter expert and primary point of escalation for complex, novel or high-impact programming questions.
• Provides end-to-end oversight and orchestration of programming activities delivered by external partners, including planning, technical direction, quality expectations, issue resolution, and accountability for timely delivery.
• Leads and, where appropriate, performs in-house programming activities in support of the Statistics group, including delivery of analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures, validation, and other fit-for-purpose deliverables.
• Leads the Clinical Programming contribution to artificial intelligence and automation initiatives, including serving as SME on AI workstreams, identifying and accelerating high-value use cases, and driving implementation within the function.
• Uses and advocates for approved AI-enabled tools, where appropriate, to improve efficiency and quality while ensuring validation, traceability, human oversight, and compliance with applicable policies.
• Makes autonomous, risk-based decisions on programming strategy, resourcing, standards, tools and delivery approaches, escalating only matters with broader functional or business impact.
• Ensures programming deliverables are accurate, traceable, reproducible, audit-ready and compliant with applicable internal standards, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes fit-for-purpose governance and quality controls across internal and outsourced programming, and drives timely resolution of delivery, quality, compliance and capacity risks.
• Builds strong partnerships with Statistics, Data Management, Data Science, Epidemiology, Evidence Delivery and other stakeholders to translate study and analysis needs into executable programming plans.
• Develops and implements programming standards, reusable solutions, templates, automation, and best practices that improve consistency, quality, scalability and cycle times across the portfolio.
• Provides strategic input to portfolio planning, capacity management, sourcing, and vendor strategy for programming activities.
• Influences senior internal and external stakeholders through clear technical recommendations, evidence-based decisions and pragmatic solutions.
• Provides technical leadership, coaching and mentorship to junior programmers and contributes to capability building, knowledge sharing, recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintains up-to-date expertise in clinical programming, real-world evidence, emerging technologies, AI, relevant industry standards and regulatory expectations, and translates developments into practical improvements for the department.

Conocimientos

SAS programming

AI leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Quality standards

Educación

Quantitative degree

Herramientas

SAS

SDTM/ADaM

Descripción del empleo

AstraZeneca plc in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a Director, Clinical Programming to lead strategic and technical programming for Statistics and evidence generation. The role governs outsourced and in-house work, drives AI and automation, and mentors programmers while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The position partners across BPM Evidence/RWS&A and collaborates with internal stakeholders and external CROs to set standards, governance, and delivery timelines for complex programming