Statistical Science Director

EMPLOYER:  AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

TITLE:  Statistical Science Director

LOCATION:  Gaithersburg, MD. Option to work remotely, must be onsite at Gaithersburg, MD campus at least 1x/month.

HOURS:  Full-Time; Mon-Fri (40 hours/week)

DUTIES:  Undertake design and analysis of complex studies and provide statistical support, making contributions to clinical development plans. Utilize adaptive design and Bayesian methods, including trial simulation, to innovate and improve study design. Execute strategic, statistical thinking and guide the direction to improve the statistical methodology, processes, and delivery activities of study design. Responsible for analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and presenting results of clinical trials. Develop design options and provide quantitative decision support and will oversee internal and external statisticians in the delivery of analysis and reporting on our clinical program designs.

REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a Master’s or foreign equivalent, in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in the job offered, as a Statistician,or in a related occupation. Must possess five (5) years of experience all of the following: Designing Phase III Oncology clinical trials including adaptive designs or through Bayesian methods; R, R-shiny and SAS programming; Conducting simulations; Performing biomarker analyses; Developing and submitting sNDA and NDA; Developing scientific publications of clinical oncology trials.

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AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

The annual base salary (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $205,196.63 to $213,288.00.  However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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.