Statistical Programming Director

Are you an experienced Statistical Programmer with deep knowledge of clinical drug development? Would you like to be part of a fast-paced and agile global team that has direct strategic impact on drug development, empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment? Join us at AstraZeneca CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism) Biometrics to impact a wide range of engaging projects striving to make a difference for millions of patients. Our Biometrics team consists of Statisticians, Programmers, Information and Data Scientists. We drive and contribute to optimized clinical drug development programs and access to information and scientific knowledge management.

We are now offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join us in the role as Statistical Programming Director , providing strategic programming leadership within CVRM Biometrics and collaborating with global product development teams.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices  3 days a week in our Boston office . Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Accountabilities :

As a Statistical Programming Director, you are accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities. This is a strategic leadership role with project and technical focus where you will provide subject matter expertise within the statistical programming discipline. You will oversee delivery of data according to industry standards, efficient and high-quality statistical analysis for interpretation, reporting deliverables, planning and execution of submission strategies. You will act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement, innovation, and automation solutions.

Essential Skills / Experience :

Minimum bachelor's degree in Mathematics (, Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience

Minimum 7 years of experience with advanced knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards

Demonstrated programming leadership capability with ability to develop teams and individuals and lead them towards a common goal

Demonstrated influencing, planning and organizational skills

Ability to provide input to functional strategies

Expertise in risk management in complicated or novel situation

Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role

Desirable Skills / Experience :

Broad experience, ideally across multiple therapeutic areas and outside of the field of Statistical Programming

Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes

Willingness and ability to travel

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. As a Statistical Programming Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives and join us on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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 .

Why AstraZeneca :

Here, ambitious science meets real-world impact. You will work in an environment that pairs cutting-edge platforms—multi-omics, single-cell and spatial technologies, AI / ML, and advanced imaging—with a pipeline that moves decisively from discovery to the clinic. We bring diverse specialists together to ask bold questions, pressure-test ideas, and accelerate progress against some of the hardest-to-treat cancers, valuing kindness alongside ambition so you can stretch your skills while making a tangible difference for patients.

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Date Posted

12-Feb-2026

Closing Date

12-Mar-2026

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