Associate Director - Statistical Programming Tools developer

Job Title: Associate Director - Statistical Programming Tools developer

Location: Bengaluru

Grade: E

Do you have passion for Programming? Do you consider yourself an SME? Would you like to apply your skills to impact drug development process and regulatory interactions in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-enhancing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

What you’ll do

We are looking for an Associate Director level tools developer sitting within Oncology Biometrics Programming department. You will be responsible for the development of tools and utilities to be used in the analysis and reporting of clinical trials. You will also be responsible for developing strategies and coordinating tools development within project teams.

• Experience in Developing and Implementing programming Macros and tools

• Experience in developing tools to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the programming team

• Identify automation opportunities, tools needs, and potential efficiencies to help programming team

• Work closely with central Data Automation team and other representatives

• Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions to problems

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential for the role:

To succeed in this role, you need to be a hardworking individual with an understanding of technical and regulatory requirements related to programming within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. You should have the ability to multitask, collaborate as part of a team that operates globally and have an appetite for solving problems.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s (or local equivalent) degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Life or Social Sciences or related field

• Atleast 7 years of experience in developing Macros, tool and other Utilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence team members and stakeholders

• Extensive SAS programming expertise to a high level within clinical drug development, preferably with study reporting experience

• Knowledge of R and/or Python programming languages is desirable

• Ability to work independently on the assigned programming tasks

• Good knowledge of CDISC standards and industry processes

• Hands on study-level programming experience ideally in Oncology Therapeutic Area

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.