Statistical Science Director Infectious Disease

What you'll do

Lead strategic statistical thinking and contributions to Development Plans, Regulatory Strategy, Health Technology Assessment, and Commercial Presentation for indications/projects within an AZ product team.

• Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans, preclinical studies, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment, and/or commercial activities.
• Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs, documents, delivery, interpretation, and submission.
• Quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and communicate these effectively within the team.
• Provide global leadership to others and direct project work delivered by internal and external staff.
• Partner with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.
• Represent AstraZeneca externally which may include health authorities, advisory boards, conferences, workshops, and/or payer interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of statistical methodology in relevant areas and promote, investigate, and implement novel statistical approaches.
• Represent statistical strategy and decision-making at internal governance including review boards, therapy area leadership teams, and ESPC/LSPC.
• Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of Statistics staff.

What we're looking for

This role requires an individual with outstanding technical skills, leadership, and the ability to guide and support multiple studies while fostering team development and project success.

Essential Skills/Experience

• MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (with a substantial statistical component), or a recognized equivalent to a stats MSc.
• Proven track record of independent leadership.
• 5 years of experience in clinical trials is critical for this role.
• Recognized for exemplary technical skills and expert leadership role or national recognition as a statistical technical expert.
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-study support, overseeing, aligning, and providing technical support for multiple studies.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in Vaccines & Immunotherapy is a strong asset but open to other therapeutic areas (TA).
• Implemented simulation programming for sample size calculations or interim analyses.
• Experience with business development opportunities, such as in-licensing, would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, R, and Python.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in relation to project management, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.