Associate Director, Statistical Programming

Associate Director, Statistical Programming (LM) Location: Warsaw, Poland Hybrid model: 3 days in office, 2 remote per week Line management: Associate Director, Statistical Programming (LM) Are you an experienced Statistical Programmer with good 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, Statistical 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 as Associate Director, Statistical Programming . Within this role you have an opportunity to participate in project related tasks technical tasks and manage group of dedicated direct reports. The Associate Director Statistical Programming is accountable for leading, managing and developing a team of programmers. They present a delivery/department mindset and management skills to run and oversee one moderate scope and complexity drug project or multiple smaller ones. As a recognized expert within their own field they are often the first point of contact for related queries, acts as a coach or mentor for staff, and acts as a specialist within cross‑functional teams to deliver continuous improvement. Accountabilities As a Associate Director, Statistical Programming, you are responsible for leading and directing the full scope of project delivery and/or lead a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/Study/Function. Typical Accountabilities Include Lead, manage and develop a group of programmers, providing guidance and mentorship. Manage training and timesheet compliance. Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow‑up and improvements. Arrange and structure the team to create an environment where the team can work productively and collaboratively together. Define, monitor and assess objectives for the team. Provide input to capacity management for all projects in scope. Capture business needs and plan recruitment accordingly. Recruit and build the team with the appropriate skill set. Maintain talent and ensure talent development. Maintain own and team knowledge of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current in programming practices. Lead implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program. Act as a technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function. Manage activities of external partners (e.g., Contract Research Organisations). Accountable for managing contracting staff. Manage and elevate risk in complicated or novel situations within the study and/or projects. Overall accountability for quality and compliance to internal, external and regulatory requirements for delivery of programming aspects in clinical development; hold partners and providers accountable for quality of their deliverables. Lead or participate in cross‑functional administrative or process improvement initiatives. Drive continuous improvement of the team and function through personal action and process initiatives. Drive the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the function. Contribute to the function by providing training and mentorship. Influence stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items. Drive standards development and implementation. Measure compliance and ensure a consistent approach to data standards and automation. Collaborate and influence cross‑functionally and represent programming leadership where required. Education, Qualifications, Skills, And Experience Degree in Mathematics (Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent. Excellent programming skills in SAS (or R) and SAS macros. Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process. Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams toward a common goal. Demonstrated planning and organisational skill. Ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams. Ability to develop individuals. Thorough knowledge of industry standards (CDISC) and ability to implement them. Ability to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teams. Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role. Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a project. Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming related items. Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations. Project mindset. Desirable Skills/Experience Experience implementing business processes. Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Broad experience across multiple therapeutic areas and across all phases of clinical trials. Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions. Date Posted: 07-lis-2025 Closing Date: 04-gru-2025 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr