Senior Statistician II - Biostatistics

AstraZeneca Plc

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Biostatistics, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Clinical Trial, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Graphics, Information Models, Interpret Regulations, Mathematics, Medical Affairs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Publications, Quality Management, R Programming Language, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Simulation, Software Design, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Programming Languages, Statistics, Team Player, Technical Analysis
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
2 days ago

Senior Statistician II

Location: Boston

The Senior Statistician II has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to be working independently on activities relating to design, delivery and interpretation, regulatory submissions and/or commercialisation.  This individual is able to perform and communicate results of more technical analyses, and able to guide less experienced staff.  They have the scope to develop creative statistical ideas and approaches, and to apply them in their work.  Competent individual contributor with excellent cross-functional collaboration.

Typical Accountabilities

The Senior Statistician II will work directly within a project.   The accountabilities for supporting projects directly are:

  • Provide statistical expertise for complex design and interpretation for clinical programmes, high level internal governance committees, regulatory submissions and/or commercialisation
  • Analyse internal and external information, perform modelling and simulation to inform design decisions and the development of decision criteria
  • Develop a Statistical Analysis plan for complex studies and/or project deliveries
  • Act as a coach/guide for less experienced statisticians in the production of analysis, supporting graphics and analysis tables for study reports, Global Medical Affairs studies or publications
  • Able to analyse, interpret, summarise and communicate results of complex studies
  • Contribute to the regulatory submissions including specification of overview documents and response to regulatory questions
  • Identify opportunities for the application of modelling and simulation to improve study design
  • Identify opportunities to improve the methodology and provide practical solutions for problems
  • Identify and 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 take ownership of development needs, seek coaching or training opportunities

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

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

. 3+ yrs experience of pharmaceutical development, data analysis and interpretation.

  • Competent statistical programmer (SAS and R)
  • Knowledge of key technical and regulatory requirements
  • Experience of design, analysis and reporting of clinical studies in more than one setting
  • Communication skills
  • Collaboration and team working skills
  • Experience and knowledge of statistical methods and applications in study design, analysis and interpretation

Desirable

  • Collaboration skills required
  • Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, problem solving and quality focus

Date Posted

05-Jun-2026

Closing Date

11-Jun-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

About the Company

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AstraZeneca Plc

AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we’re on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients’ lives and benefit society. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
https://www.astrazeneca.com/