Senior Statistician II

Job Title: Senior Statistician II 

Career Level - D

Introduction to Role:
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Statistician II with sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical industry to work independently on activities relating to design, delivery, and interpretation. This role offers the opportunity to develop creative statistical ideas and approaches, and apply them in your work. You will also have the chance to guide less experienced staff and collaborate cross-functionally. 

Accountabilities:
As a Senior Statistician II, you will provide statistical expertise for complex design and interpretation for preclinical or clinical programmes, regulatory submissions, and/or commercialisation. You will analyse internal and external information, perform modelling and simulation to inform design decisions, and develop a Statistical Analysis plan for complex studies. You will also contribute to regulatory submissions and identify opportunities for the application of modelling and simulation to improve study design. 

Essential Skills/Experience:
- MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognised equivalent to stats MSc
- Competent statistical programmer (SAS and R)
- Knowledge of key technical and regulatory requirements
- Experience of design, analysis and reporting of preclinical or clinical studies in more than one setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong collaboration and team working skills

- Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, problem-solving and quality focus
- Experience collaborating with all levels of functions within Biometrics
- Experience working with Therapeutic Area scientists
- Experience collaborating with partners in other departments

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?
At AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals R&D department, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. We offer an inclusive environment where we work seamlessly as one, uniting the best from academia, biotechs, and the industry. If you're driven by curiosity and courage, inspired by the possibility of doing things that have never been done before, then there's no better place to be. 

Ready to embrace new and varied opportunities to develop and learn? Join us at AstraZeneca where we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines!

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.