Role based in Barcelona - 3 days at office / 2 days at home

The Senior Statistician I will leverage their academic qualifications and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently manage standard statistical activities. For more complex studies and analytical work, guidance will be provided by a more experienced statistician. Key responsibilities include study-level support, encompassing set-up, conduct, analysis, and reporting, as well as addressing technical statistical projects.

Accountabilities:
• Demonstrate independence in providing statistical support for standard design and interpretation of study data
• Under guidance of a more experienced statistician will undertake design and analysis of complex studies, and provide statistical support for broader programmes, which may include preclinical studies, complex regulatory submissions or commercialisation activities and/or high level internal governance committee interactions
• Under guidance of a more experienced statistician, analyse internal and external information to inform design decisions and the development of decision criteria
• Apply modelling and simulation to inform study design, assess robustness of results etc
• Develop a Statistical Analysis Plan for study and/or project delivery
• Produce analysis, supporting graphics and analysis tables for standard studies, such as in preclinical or clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies or publications
• Able to interpret, summarise and communicate results of standard studies
• Contribute to the improvement of methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
• Apply statistical methodology to improve the process and delivery activities
• Contribute to the development of best practice to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Accountable for the quality of their statistical work; provide discipline-specific understanding, insight and constructive challenge and self-aware of own development needs

Essential Skills/Experience:
• MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognised equivalent to stats MSc
• Competent statistical programmer (SAS and R)
• Knowledge of key technical and regulatory requirements
• Experience of design, analysis and reporting of preclinical or clinical studies in more than one setting
• Communication skills
• Collaboration and team working skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:
• Collaboration required
• Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, problem solving and quality focus

At AstraZeneca, we are at the forefront of driving meaningful change in healthcare through innovation. Our team is dedicated to predicting, preventing, and treating patients' conditions by harnessing digital, data, and analytics. We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that challenges the status quo, encouraging creativity and curiosity to develop groundbreaking solutions. Our collaborative culture supports lifelong learning and empowers us to make a global impact.

Join us on this exciting journey to transform healthcare. Apply now!

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