Statistical Science Associate Director

AstraZeneca

India - BangaloreReposted Oct 7, 2026Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked

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Job Title

Statistical Science Associate Director

Global Career Level: E

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Location: Bangalore

Work Type: Hybrid

About AstraZeneca: AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines targeting some of the planet's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Introduction to role:

The Statistical Science Associate Director has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independently perform and lead statistical work within a project, an indication within a more complex project or complex studies. This individual is able to lead and direct Biometrics work either in-house or partnering with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.

Accountabilities:

The Statistical Science Associate Director may work as a lead statistician:

For a project or indication in clinical therapeutic areas

Leading the delivery and oversight on multiple studies/indication within a project

The accountabilities for supporting projects directly include:

Analyze, interpret, summarize and present results of clinical study

Conduct statistical modelling to predict the timing of interim and final event-driven analyses in a clinical study

Direct project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards, quality and time

Develop study design options and provide high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or project

Investigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulation

Mentor/coach and support the training of statistics staff

Essential Skills/Experience

MSc/PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or recognised equivalent to stats MSc

5+ yrs of experience of pharmaceutical development, data analysis and interpretation and experience of program design; preferably, experienced in designing and executing a Phase III Oncology study

Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS

Experienced in conducting simulations

Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role

Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships

Excellent collaboration skills to work across functional boundaries

Ability to apply statistical expertise to complex problems, with a focus on problem solving and quality.

Why AstraZeneca

Here, statistical leaders shape the evidence that moves medicines forward. You will work shoulder to shoulder with diverse experts - clinicians, data scientists, and development leaders - bringing different minds into the same room to unlock bold ideas. With strong backing for modern tools and continuous learning, you will be trusted to explore better ways of designing and analyzing trials while staying grounded in what matters most: decisions that improve outcomes for patients. We balance high ambition with support and kindness, recognizing learnings as progress and giving you the platform to make your contribution visible across therapy areas and around the world.

Call to Action

If you are ready to lead the statistics that set direction for pivotal trials and see your impact reach patients faster, step forward and shape what comes next! When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 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 align with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Date Posted

05-Aug-2026

Closing Date

11-Aug-2026 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.

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