Director, Biostatistics

AstraZeneca

United States
$188,279 to $288,419; bonus/equity: short-term inc...
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Statistical vision
Novel statistical approaches
Regulatory interactions
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical strategy and design for oncology drug development, influencing decision-making across clinical and regulatory processes. The role requires a strong background in statistics, extensive experience in healthcare, and a focus on innovative methodologies, as well as leadership capabilities to mentor a team. **

Job Summary

  • In this leadership role, you will set the statistical vision that turns complex data into clear decisions across discovery, development, and commercialization.
  • Your work will directly influence which molecules move forward, how studies are designed, and how regulators and payers view the value of our medicines.
  • Here, ambitious science meets decisive action to change outcomes for people with cancer.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical strategy and design for oncology drug development, influencing decision-making across clinical and regulatory processes. The role requires a strong background in statistics, extensive experience in healthcare, and a focus on innovative methodologies, as well as leadership capabilities to mentor a team. **

Salary

$188279 to $288,419; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan], paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • statistical vision
  • novel statistical approaches
  • regulatory interactions
  • adaptive, Bayesian, model-based methods
  • health technology assessment strategy
  • build high-performing teams

Nice-to-have

  • quantifying benefit-risk
  • crafting submission-ready evidence
  • mentoring statisticians
  • bold thinking
  • kindness alongside ambition

Key Requirements

  • MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics
  • In-depth knowledge of technical/regulatory requirements
  • Experience in pharm/healthcare
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Nationally recognized externally
  • Publications on a range of topic areas
  • Guide Leadership role
  • Track record leading statistical strategy
  • Strong proficiency with modern statistical computing environments

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