Job Title: Senior Statistical Programmer I

Career Level - D1

Introduction to role

The Senior Statistical Programmer I is a delivery-focused role responsible for programming deliverables with quality and timeliness, following established standards and processes. This position requires technical skills and adequate industry knowledge to independently perform programming tasks while using judgment about seeking guidance in complex situations. You will support medium complex clinical study deliverables or part of project deliverables. Acting as a contributor on cross-functional teams, or a lead on small teams, you will drive continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

Collaborates with other team members to provide programming support to deliver technical programming and information components of a study or a project deliverableImplements statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development programEnsures high quality is built into own deliverables and the deliverables of other programmers on the teamPrograms independently with efficiency and qualityWrites specifications and oversees completeness of relevant documentationContributes to the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness within functionEnsures compliance to standards and automation usageInitiates team activities and tasksIdentifies and communicates risk within the assigned studies and/or projectsWorks cooperatively with study team members including but not limited to the statistician, lead programmer, data manager, and study leaderWorks cooperatively with contract programming providersContributes to technical initiativesEmploys basic project management practices in managing programming aspects of drug or technical projectsEssential Skills/ExperienceDegree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent.Accomplished programming skills including macro languageIntermediate knowledge of the clinical development processGood knowledge of industry standardsImplements project management practicesAbility to apply programming knowledge to problem solvingAbility to manage relevant documentationDesirable Skills/ExperienceAbility to proactively manage concurrent activities within their assigned study(ies) or project

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.

Join us on our journey to create the future of medicine as we work towards our ambition to become a healthcare provider beyond medicines. A place to be truly patient-centric, we use technologies to better understand diseases, develop new medicines, and support patients with all aspects of their disease. Be part of making the entire Research & Development cycle digitally-enabled: improving clinical trials and data collection, digital therapeutics for rapid diagnostics, wearables, machine learning, and visual analytics for informed decision-making. Here you can explore and disrupt while working on the cutting-edge.

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Date Posted

31-Jan-2025

Closing Date

22-Feb-2025

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