Associate Director, Statistical Programming

Introduction to Role:
The Associate Director Statistical Programming is accountable for leading, managing and developing a team of programmers. You will present a delivery/department mindset and management skills to run and oversee one moderate scope and complexity drug project or multiple smaller ones. As a recognized expert within your own field you are often the first point of contact for related queries, act as a coach or mentor for staff, and act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:

Leads, manages and develops a group of programmers, providing guidance and mentorship. Manages training and timesheet compliance.

Work according to agreed functional and regional SHE strategy by ensuring proper management of SHE risks, incidents, reporting, follow-up and improvements.

Arranges and structures the team in order to create an environment where the team can work productively and collaboratively together.

Defines, monitor and assess objectives for team.

Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope.

Captures business needs and plans recruitment accordingly.

Recruits and builds the team with the appropriate skill set.

Maintains talent and ensures talent development.

Maintains own and team knowledge of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current in the Programming practices.

Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the of the protocol or clinical development program .

Acts as technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function.

Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations).

Accountable for managing contracting staff .

Manages and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects.

Overall accountability for the quality and compliance to internal, external and regulatory requirements for the delivery of programming aspects in clinical development; holds partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverables.

Leads or participates in cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s).

Drives the continuous improvement of the team and function through personal action and process initiatives.

Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within function.

Contributes to the function by providing training and mentorship.

Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items.

Drives standards development and implementation.

Measures the compliance of and ensures that there is a consistent approach to data standards and automation and its implementation.

Collaborates/influence cross-functionally and represents Programming leadership where required.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent experience.

Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process.

Thorough knowledge of industry standards.

Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal.

Demonstrated planning and organisational skills.

Ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams.

Ability to develop individuals.

Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations.

Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.

Project mindset.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Experience implementing business processes.

Willingness and ability to travel.

Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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.

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