Statistical Programming Portfolio Lead, Associate Director
AstraZeneca
September 26, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Statistical Programming Associate Director leading programming within AstraZeneca's CVRM Biometrics team, focusing on clinical drug development. Responsibilities include ensuring quality, timely delivery of programming tasks, overseeing data delivery to industry standards, and driving innovation and automation in statistical analysis and reporting. The role involves leadership in project execution, technical expertise, and collaboration with global product teams. Requirements: Bachelorβs in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences; at least 7 years of experience in clinical development; proven programming leadership skills; industry knowledge of regulatory standards; experience with data management and submission strategies. Preferred: broad therapeutic area experience, regulatory submission experience, process design skills, willingness to travel. High-value: focus on clinical programming for drug development in cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic indications, with a strategic role in a global biopharma setting. Work setup: office-based in Gaithersburg, with a 3-day weekly onsite requirement.