Senior Statistician

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus opportunities

Equity awards

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Résumé du poste

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Statistician with substantial pharmaceutical statistics experience to work independently on design, analysis and interpretation across preclinical and clinical programs. The role also involves contributing to regulatory submissions and communicating results to cross‑functional teams.

The successful candidate will mentor less experienced statisticians, develop robust analytical plans, and apply innovative approaches to improve study design and decision making.

Qualifications

• PhD with 2+ years pharma statistics experience
• Ability to work independently on design, delivery and interpretation of studies
• Mentor and guide less experienced statisticians

Responsabilités

• Provide statistical expertise for complex design and interpretation for preclinical or clinical programs
• Analyse internal and external information and support design decisions
• Develop a Statistical Analysis Plan for complex studies
• Coach less experienced statisticians in analysis and reporting
• Communicate results of complex studies to stakeholders
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and responses

Connaissances

Statistical analysis

Pharmaceutical industry

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

PhD

Description du poste

The Senior Statistician has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to be working independently on activities relating to design, delivery and interpretation, preclinical studies, regulatory submissions and/or commercialization. This individual is able to perform and communicate results of more technical analyses, and able to guide less experienced staff. They have the scope to develop creative statistical ideas and approaches, and to apply them in their work. Competent individual contributor with excellent cross‑functional collaboration.

Typical Accountabilities

The Accountabilities For Supporting Projects Directly Are

• Provide statistical expertise for complex design and interpretation for preclinical or clinical programs, high level internal governance committees, regulatory submissions and/or commercialization
• Analyse internal and external information, perform modelling and simulation to inform design decisions and the development of decision criteria
• Develop a Statistical Analysis plan for complex studies and/or project deliveries
• Act as a coach/guide for less experienced statisticians in the production of analysis, supporting graphics and analysis tables for study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies or publications
• Able to analyse, interpret, summarise and communicate results of complex studies
• Contribute to the regulatory submissions including specification of overview documents and response to regulatory questions
• Identify opportunities for the application of modelling and simulation to improve study design
• Identify opportunities to improve the methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
• Identify and apply statistical methodology to improve the process and delivery activities
• Contribute to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Accountable for the quality of their statistical work; provide discipline‑specific understanding, insight and constructive challenge and take ownership of development needs, seek coaching or training opportunities

The Accountabilities For Supporting Statistical Methodological Advances Are

• Under guidance of a more experienced statistician, produces pragmatic solutions, often within a tight time scale where the emphasis is to deliver first, then refine and develop solutions thereafter.
• Draft statistical analysis plans for complex studies
• Provide consultancy within area of expertise to fellow statisticians working within therapeutically aligned statistics groups, as well as medical scientists and other key roles across the business
• Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration
• Investigate and improve statistical approaches, establish standards and best practice, develop and implement new methodology interacting with external scientists
• Identify new areas where we can add value, developing collaborative relationships with the external scientific/academic community and maintaining academic links
• Contribute to/or lead the development of a process improvement and/or capability area within the Department
• Develop a strong understanding of the pharma business/AZ ways of working
• Communicate research and results internally and externally through participation at conferences and journal publications.

Educational Requirements

• PhD and ideally 2+ years of experience

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 is. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $119,848.00 - $179,772.00. 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

08-Oct-2026

Closing Date

30-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.