Associate Director, Statistical Science - Biostatistics
Location: Gaithersburg or Boston
Associate Director,Statistical Science has experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independently lead statistical work within a project, an indication within a more complex project or complex studies. You will work in the Biometrics team either in- house or partnering with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.
For a project or indication in clinical therapeutic areas
Lead the delivery and oversight on a multiple studies/indication within a project, potentially as a Global Project Statistician for a standard drug project.
Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of studies, development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activities
Direct project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards, quality and time
Develop design options and provide high-quality decision support to allow the business to make informed decisions about a study or project
Measure the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the latest asset/product profile
Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulation
Coach and support the training of statistics staff
MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognised equivalent to stats MSc
5+ yrs of experience of pharmaceutical development, data analysis and interpretation and experience of program design.
Knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS
Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
Excellent collaboration skills to work across functional boundaries
Apply statistical expertise to complex problems focusing on quality.
Project Management Skills
Proficiency in SAS and R/Python languages
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $151,000 to $227,000. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
26-Jun-2026Closing Date
23-Jul-2026Our 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.
Skills Required
- MSc or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics with substantial statistical component, or equivalent
- 5+ years experience in pharmaceutical development, data analysis, interpretation, and program design
- Knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS
- Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to biostatistics and drug development
- Excellent collaboration skills to work across functional boundaries
- Experience applying statistical expertise to complex problems with quality focus
- Project management skills
- Proficiency in Python (desirable)
What We Do
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to excellence in the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. With approximately 90,000 employees across 85 countries, the company aims to unlock the power of science to deliver innovative medicines that transform patient outcomes and improve healthcare for people, society, and the planet worldwide.
