Associate Director Statistical Programming

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The Associate Director Statistical Programming is accountable for leading, handling and developing a team of programmers. They present a delivery/department attitude and management skills to run and be responsible for one moderate scope and complexity drug project or multiple smaller ones. As a recognized expert within their own field they are often the first point of contact for related queries, acts as a coach or mentor for staff, and acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.

Typical Accountabilities

Leads, handles and develops a group of programmers, providing guidance and mentorship. Leads training and timesheet compliance
• Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements.
• Arranges and structures the team in order to create an environment where the team can work productively and collaboratively together
• Defines, monitor and assess objectives for team
• Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
• Collects business needs and plans recruitment accordingly
• Recruits and builds the team with the appropriate skills
• Maintains talent and ensures talent development
• Maintains own and team knowledge of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current in the Programming practices
• Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program
• Acts as technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function
• Handles activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations)
• Accountable for managing contracting staff
• Handles and raise risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects
• Overall accountability for the quality and compliance to internal, external and regulatory requirements for the delivery of programming aspects in clinical development; holds partners and providers accountable for the quality of their results
• Leads or participates in cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s)
• Drives the continuous improvement of the team and function through personal action and process initiatives
• Drives the development of standard processes to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within function
• Contributes to the function by providing training and mentorship
• Influences partners by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items
• Drives standards development and implementation
• Measures the compliance of and ensures that there is a consistent approach to data standards and automation and its implementation
• Collaborates/influence cross-functionally and represents Programming leadership where required

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards
• Demonstrated leadership capability and validated ability to lead teams towards a common goal
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skill
• Ability to influence relevant collaborators and global teams
• Ability to develop individuals
• Ability to handle risk in complicated or novel situations
• Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role
• Project mindset

Desirable

Experience implementing business processes
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills

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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.

Date Posted

14-Oct-2024

Closing Date

27-Oct-2024

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