Associate Director, Clinical Programming
At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.
About the role:
BioPharmaceuticals Medical (BPM) ensures the best patient outcomes by providing healthcare decision-makers around the world with the evidence and confidence they need on AZ therapies and support our internal partners with medical insight and expertise. BPM provides medical leadership with market participation and connectivity while also impacting the life cycle planning and execution of all our products. BPM aims to lead AstraZeneca in achieving scientific leadership, being a great place to work, and keeping patients at the core of everything we do.
The BPM Evidence organization is accountable for the delivery of global strategic studies required to generate the evidence to build the confidence on AZ therapies and additional observational, interventional and externally sponsored research required by Global Product Teams and Global Medical Teams.
An expert in Programming, the Associate Director ensures timely project completion with quality information management. This position requires seasoned programming experience and extensive industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as collaborate with and potentially lead other programmers. May involve collaboration on cross-functionalteams with a focus on process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides oversight for the full scope of programming deliveries for outsourced studies with our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organizations)
Responsible for the high quality of all programming deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverable and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function
Leads internal technical programming activities for internal projects
Leads or contributes to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
Leads the development of standard methodologies to **improve** quality, efficiency, and/or effectiveness within the function
Drives standards development and implementation
Manages and advances risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
Provides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvements
Supports recruiting efforts and/or provides training and mentorship
Discovers opportunities to refine methodology and suggests practical solutions for challenges
Impacts collaborators by sharing subject matter expertise on programming related items
Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage
Employs best project management practices in managing technical projects
Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
Maintains current expertise of relevant industry and regulatory requirements
Essential Education, Experience & Skills:
Degree in a quantitative field, i.e., Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent knowledge
Minimum 5 years industry clinical programming experience
Advanced SAS programming skills
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 technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the role
Demonstrated multitasking, planning and organizational skills
Skilled at persuading collaborators on programming related matters
Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
Desired Experience & Skills:
Statistical modelling experience
High degree of proficiency in SAS macros
Other programming languages e.g. S-PLUS, R, Python, XML, SQL, etc.
SAS Certification
Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
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