Statistical Science Director

The Director, Statistics has sufficient experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently lead a biometrics team to deliver project and/or technical level activities related to design, delivery and interpretation, high level internal governance committees and/or regulatory submissions. This individual is able to lead, perform and communicate results of more technical analyses, and able to guide and lead less experienced staff. Competent individual contributor with excellent cross‑functional collaboration. Accountabilities: The Director, Statistics may lead, manage, and develop a group of statisticians as well as provide project support and/or advance statistical methodology. The accountabilities for supporting projects directly include: To lead, manage and develop a group of statisticians Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow‑up and improvements Lead the statistical design and strategy to product development plans, preclinical studies, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activities as appropriate for the stage of the product. Lead the statistical content and ensure quality for study designs, documents, delivery and interpretation and submission Quantify the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the emerging product profile and can 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 AZ 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 decision‑making governance including review boards, therapy‑area leadership teams and ESPC/LSPC Mentor/coach and support the technical education and training of Statistics staff Essential Requirements: MSc in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognised equivalent to stats MSc Track record of background in leading independently Exemplary technical skills Desired Requirements: PhD in Statistics Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co