Statistical Programming Associate Director

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Statistical Programming Associate Director to lead the delivery of programming work for clinical development programs, providing subject matter expertise and mentoring other programmers. This leadership role requires extensive programming experience and deep industry knowledge to independently drive initiatives within cross-functional teams.

You will ensure high-quality deliverables, manage external partners (CROs), advance standards and automation, and stay current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven programming expertise and thorough knowledge of the clinical development process.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement them.
• Ability to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teams.
• Current knowledge of 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

• Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function.
• Leads implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program.
• Responsible for high quality of all project deliverables and mentoring partners.
• Leads or contributes to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiatives.
• Drives development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drives standards development and implementation.
• Manages and escalates risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects.
• Provides Programming expertise to the team.
• Provides tactical input and drives ideas and improvements.
• Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and training.
• Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions.
• Manages activities of external partners (CROs).
• Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming items.
• Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage.
• Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects.
• Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope.
• Maintains expertise of latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current.

Skills

Programming expertise

Clinical development process knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Summary of Role

The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus It will provide subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline. As an expert within their own field, acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

• Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program


• Responsible for the high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverables and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of TA, Project, or function


• Leads or contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)


• Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the function


• Drives standards development and implementation


• Manages and escalation risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects


• Provides Programming expertise to the team


• Provides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvements


• Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship


• Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems


• Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)


• Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items


• Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage


• Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects


• Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope


• Maintains expertise of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent


• 7+ years of relevant experience


• Proven programming expertise Thorough knowledge of clinical development process


• Thorough knowledge of industry standards 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

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills

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

Here you will contribute to a bold mission to transform outcomes for people by advancing earlier detection and smarter, faster trials. You will operate at the intersection of innovative science and technology, backed by significant investment and an empowered, collaborative culture that brings clinicians, scientists, and data experts together to accelerate breakthroughs. We value kindness alongside ambition, giving you the trust, tools, and cross-functional partnerships to lead with confidence and shape studies that matter—so your decisions today translate into meaningful patient impact tomorrow.

Step into this country leadership role to accelerate life-changing trials and turn bold science into result that matter—make your move and help shape what comes next.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $137,135 to $205,703. 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

30-Sep-2026

Closing Date

13-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.