At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.
Typical Accountabilities
• Under mentorship of an experienced statistician provides:
- Statistical support to standard study design and interpretation
- Statistical validation activities
- Analysis of internal and external information to inform design decisions and the development of decision criteria
- Application of modelling and simulation to inform study design, assess adaptability of results etc.
- Development of a Statistical Analysis Plan for standard study and/or project delivery.
- Production of analysis, supporting graphics and analysis tables for projects, such as preclinical studies, clinical study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies or publications
- Interpretation, summarisation and communication of results of standard studies.
- Statistical support for regulatory submissions
• Contribute to improvement of methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
• Contribute to the application of 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
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognised equivalent to stats MSc
• Collaboration required
• Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, problem
• Programming Knowledge and experience (SAS or R preferred)
• Communication skills
• Time Management
• Self-Awareness
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
Date Posted
03-Jan-2025Closing Date
16-Jan-2025AstraZeneca 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.