Job Title Statistical Science Director GCL F Introduction to role Are you ready to lead statistical strategy that shapes pivotal decisions across global medicine development As Statistical Science Director at AstraZeneca you will turn sophisticated evidence into clear direction guiding programs from early discovery through registration and beyond Your work will directly influence how quickly and confidently we bring entrepreneurial therapies to patients Do you thrive on turning uncertainty into actionable insight In this high-visibility role you will be a key voice at decision forums set standards for study design and quantitative difficulty and mentor a dedicated team You will collaborate across therapy areas and teams applying biometrics expertise in new ways to enhance impact on patient outcomes and business value Accountabilities Statistical Design Leadership Lead statistical design and strategy across product development plans preclinical studies regulatory pathways health technology assessment and commercial activities aligned to the product s stage Study Excellence and Delivery Own statistical content for study designs protocols analysis plans interpretation and submissions ensuring transparency difficulty and timely delivery Benefit-Risk and Uncertainty Quantify benefit risk value and uncertainty of emerging product profiles and communicate insights that drive confident decisions Global Leadership and Team Direction Provide leadership and direction to internal and external statisticians mentor coach and support technical education and training for the Statistics community External Partnerships and Representation Partner with CROs to meet quality and timelines represent AstraZeneca with health authorities advisory boards conferences workshops and payer interactions Methodology Innovation Maintain deep knowledge of statistical methodology promote investigate and implement novel approaches e g adaptive designs Bayesian methods that strengthen decision-making Strategic Governance Influence Represent statistical strategy and decision-making at internal governance including review boards therapy area leadership teams and ESPC LSPC shaping progression and investment decisions Project Leadership or Methodological Advancement Lead projects end-to-end and or drive statistical methodological advances that elevate enterprise-wide standards Essential Skills Experience Min 12 years of experience as a Statistician in pharma healthcare industry Up to date and implements novel stats approaches Experience with and broad awareness of regulatory interactions and or submissions Ability to provide Input to Clinical Development Plan Exemplary technical skills such as Clinical Trial Protocol Regulatory Interaction Data-driven analysis Decision Making in drug development Sophisticated Statistical Computation Methodology Excellent communication skills builds strong relationships Track record of expert Leadership role or nationally recognized externally as a statistical technical expert Desirable Skills Experience PhD or equivalent in Statistics Biostatistics or a related quantitative field Proven impact across multiple therapy areas including experience with health technology assessment and payer evidence Expertise in advanced trial designs and decision analysis adaptive Bayesian platform master protocols Proficiency in R and or SAS and modern reproducible analysis practices familiarity with version control and scalable computing Track record of leading cross-functional teams and partnerships with CROs to deliver to quality and time Experience influencing internal governance bodies and external collaborators including health authorities Ability to translate complex quantitative evidence into clear recommendations for senior leaders When we put unexpected teams in the same room we fuel 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 Why AstraZeneca Join a company where bold curious minds work side by side to solve hard problems and move quickly from insight to impact You will influence high-visibility decisions apply ground breaking methods to real-world data and see your work translate into medicines that make a tangible difference for patients across the globe We bring diverse teams together to spark current thinking value kindness alongside ambition and provide the support challenge and recognition needed to grow while creating outcomes that matter Step into a high-exposure director role where your statistics shape real-world outcomes send your application today and start making decisive impact

📌 Statistical Science Director (Karnataka)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Karnataka