Director, Biostatistics

AstraZeneca

Base: $188,279 to $288,419; bonus/equity: short-te...
Msc or phd in statistics or mathematics
Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sector
Expertise in adaptive, bayesian, and model-based methods
This leadership role sets the statistical vision to turn complex data into clear decisions across discovery, development, and commercialization

Job Summary

  • This leadership role sets the statistical vision to turn complex data into clear decisions across discovery, development, and commercialization.
  • The successful candidate will guide a talented team, bring novel methodology to life, and collaborate across clinical, regulatory, and market access functions.
  • The position offers a competitive annual base pay ranging from $188,279 to $288,419 along with short-term incentives, equity programs, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

This leadership role sets the statistical vision to turn complex data into clear decisions across discovery, development, and commercialization.

Salary

Base: $188,279 to $288,419; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program available; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, leaves, medical, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MSc or PhD in Statistics or Mathematics
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sector
  • Expertise in adaptive, Bayesian, and model-based methods
  • Track record leading statistical strategy across multiple indications
  • Deep knowledge of regulatory interactions and submissions
  • Proficiency with modern statistical computing environments

Nice-to-have

  • Publications on a range of topic areas
  • Experience crafting health technology assessment strategy
  • Nationally recognized external speaker at seminars
  • Ability to build high-performing diverse teams
  • Collaboration experience with academia and consortia

Key Requirements

  • MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent
  • In-depth knowledge of technical/regulatory requirements
  • Leadership experience across sophisticated oncology programs
  • Strong proficiency in statistical programming languages

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