Job Description

Director Statistics, Early Career Manager

Location: Macclesfield (UK)

Competitive salary and benefits

Play a critical role in making our pipeline accessible to patients.

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Biostatistics? Would you like to apply your skills to impact all phases of drug development and regulatory interactions, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca offers great opportunities for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. It\xe2\x80\x99s our big vision that unites and inspires us. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward. Fusing cutting-edge science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Backed by investment, we are aiming to deliver 10 new medicines by 2030.

We work on some of the most complex and interesting challenges. A fast-paced and agile team, we are empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment. With access to our extensive capabilities and comprehensive pipeline, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be involved in countless submissions and a wide range of engaging projects along the complete drug development process.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Science Director to join our team as an Early Careers Manager.

As the Early Careers Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by nurturing, developing and empowering the next generation of statisticians.

In this role, you will be responsible for the recruitment, management, and development of biometrics early career talent across a number of early careers programs.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the growth and success of our company.

Responsibilities:

Build and manage a team of early career talent in statistics, including leading recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.

Enable growth and development of early career talent by implementing structured training programs that establish technical capabilities and transferrable skills.

Lead, mentor, and coach a team of statisticians, fostering their readiness and providing opportunities for independent study assignments.

Collaborate and coordinate with statistics/programming technical leads to identify technical and process assignments that promote continual growth and develop broad knowledge and skills.

Perform performance management of the team and , ensuring continuing professional development of your team.

Collaborate and represent the company in early career initiatives and groups, both internally and externally.

Develop and influence the early career global strategy for Biometrics.

Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognized equivalent to stats MSc.

Experience in leadership roles within statistics.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others.

Clinical trial experience.

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking organization where you can make a real difference in the development of early career talent. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of talented professionals. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity as an Early Careers Manager.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it\xe2\x80\x99s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date role opened: 16th August 2023

Date role closed: 16th September 2023

Date Posted 16-Aug-2023

Closing Date 15-Sept-2023

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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