Senior Statistician Ii, Late Oncology

Play a critical role in making our pipeline accessible to patients.

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Biostatistics? Would you like to apply your skills to impact all phases of drug development and regulatory interactions, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. It’s our big vision that unites and inspires us. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward. Fusing cutting-edge science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Backed by investment, we are aiming to deliver 6 new molecular entities by 2025.

We work on some of the most complex and interesting challenges. A fast-paced and agile team, we are empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment. With access to our extensive capabilities and comprehensive pipeline, you’ll be involved in countless submissions and a wide

range of engaging projects along the complete drug development process.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Senior Statistician II you will provides statistical expertise in the design of experimental work and the evaluation and interpretation of experimental results in research projects and clinical trials, referring to more senior Statistical experts where necessary. You will manages own work to schedule/quality and will apply a range of Statistical methods. You will be able to solve complex problems within own area and will participate in multi disciplinary teams.

• Able to interpret, summarize and communicate results of standard studies
• Contribute to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Under guidance of a more experienced statistician will undertake design and analysis of complex studies, and provide statistical support for broader programs, which may include preclinical studies, complex regulatory submissions or commercialization activities and/or high level internal governance committee interactions
• Accountable for the quality of their statistical work; provide discipline-specific understanding, insight and constructive challenge and self-aware of own development needs
• Develop a Statistical Analysis Plan for study and/or project delivery
• Apply statistical methodology to improve the process and delivery activities
• Produce analysis, supporting graphics and analysis tables for standard studies, such as in preclinical or clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies or publications
• Contribute to the improvement of methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
• Under guidance of a more experienced statistician, analyze internal and external information to inform design decisions and the development of decision criteria
• Demonstrate independence in providing statistical support for standard design and interpretation of study data
• Apply modelling and simulation to inform study design, assess robustness of results etc.

Essential Requirements

• MSc in Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, or recognized equivalent to stats MSc with 2 years of proven experience, or PhD within the field
• Knowledge of key technical and regulatory requirements
• Communication skills
• Collaboration and team working skills
• Proficient statistical programmer (SAS and R)
• Experience of design, analysis and reporting of preclinical or clinical studies in more than one setting

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, problem solving and quality focus

Next Steps – Apply today!

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