Associate Director Statistical Programming

AstraZeneca plc; India; Hybride; INR 4 200 000 - 6 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AstraZeneca plc in Bengaluru (Manyata Tech Park) is seeking an Associate Director of Statistical Programming to lead a high-visibility programming team across cardiovascular, renal and metabolism programs. You will set programming strategy, partner with statisticians, clinicians and data leaders, and drive delivery to regulatory standards across global studies.

You will mentor and grow a team, manage resourcing, and own quality and automation in programming deliverables, while shaping best

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
• Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams
• Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing programming team; set clear objectives, structure work for focus and collaboration, and ensure training and timesheet compliance to build enduring capability.
• Translate business needs into actionable resourcing plans; provide capacity input across studies, recruit for critical skills and retain talent through targeted development.
• Lead implementation of statistical programming for protocols and clinical development programs; serve as a subject matter expert for the therapy area, project or function to resolve complex issues and guide technical decisions.
• Own quality and compliance for programming deliverables, holding internal teams and external partners accountable; drive standards development, measure adherence to data standards and automation, and embed consistent practices.
• Manage Contract Research Organisations and contracting staff to deliver on time, to scope and to the highest quality, calling out and mitigating risks in complicated or novel situations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Statistical programming

Clinical data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Programming in SAS/R

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Life Science

Description du poste

Job Title: Associate Director Statistical Programming

Career Level - E
Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore
Work Type: Hybrid

About AstraZeneca:

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines. We aim to transform the lives of patients with improved outcomes and a better quality of life. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to lead a high-visibility programming team that turns complex clinical data into decisions that change outcomes for patients in cardiovascular, renal and metabolism? Do you want your expertise to be seen and heard across global studies, shaping the end deliverables that move our medicines forward?

In this senior role, you will lead and develop a team of programmers, guiding delivery across a moderate-scope drug program or multiple smaller projects. You will be the go-to expert for programming strategy, partnering closely with statisticians, clinicians and data leaders to raise standards, accelerate execution and ensure every line of code stands up to regulatory scrutiny.

Accountabilities:

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing programming team; set clear objectives, structure work for focus and collaboration, and ensure training and timesheet compliance to build enduring capability.
• Strategic Resourcing and Capacity: Translate business needs into actionable resourcing plans; provide capacity input across studies, recruit for critical skills and retain talent through targeted development.
• Program Delivery and Technical Ownership: Lead implementation of statistical programming for protocols and clinical development programs; serve as a subject matter expert for the therapy area, project or function to resolve complex issues and guide technical decisions.
• Quality, Standards and Automation: Own quality and compliance for programming deliverables, holding internal teams and external partners accountable; drive standards development, measure adherence to data standards and automation, and embed consistent practices.
• External Partnerships: Manage Contract Research Organisations and contracting staff to deliver on time, to scope and to the highest quality, calling out and mitigating risks in complicated or novel situations.
• Cross-Functional Influence and Continuous Improvement: Represent Programming leadership in cross-functional settings; influence stakeholders with clear, evidence-based recommendations; lead or contribute to process improvements, best of industry practices, training and mentorship that lift quality, efficiency and effectiveness across the function.
• Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) and Compliance: Operate in line with the agreed SHE strategy by managing risks, incidents, reporting and follow-up; champion compliant ways of working in a regulated setting.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards
• Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skill
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams
• Ability to develop individuals
• Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
• Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role
• Project mentality

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience implementing business processes
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Why AstraZeneca:

Here your decisions carry weight and your expertise is visible. You will work with diverse specialists who bring different perspectives to the same table, sparking bold ideas and practical solutions that speed life-changing medicines to patients. We combine scientific rigor with a mindset of continuous improvement, investing in advanced tools and data capabilities so you can push the craft of programming forward. We value kindness alongside ambition, encourage constructive challenge, and learn openly from setbacks-because that is how we find better paths and create impact that lasts.