Senior Statistician

AstraZeneca GmbH • Remote (MA, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Are you a curious and driven Statistician? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Statistician to join our Data Sciences & Quantitative Biology department at AstraZeneca in Waltham, Massachusetts. As part of the Discovery Sciences function, we apply deep technical expertise in specialized technologies to support the delivery of drug targets and molecules to AstraZeneca’s early pipeline.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will be a pivotal member of our organization, leveraging your statistical expertise to advance drug discovery projects across diverse collaborative teams. You will design, analyze, and interpret results from preclinical studies across a broad spectrum of therapeutic and discovery science areas. You will also develop statistical tools and methods to tackle emerging challenges and expedite decision-making in preclinical R&D.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Ph.D. (with 0~3 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry) or equivalent in statistics, or biostatistics major
Experience in data analysis and familiarity with areas such as experimental design, linear/nonlinear modeling, power analysis, data visualization, and machine learning
The ability to communicate complex statistical methods to scientists with varying levels of statistical knowledge
A genuine dedication to driving innovation to advance preclinical science
Proficiency in program/tool/workflow development using R/Markdown/Shiny, or Python
Knowledge of omics data analysis is desirable
Strong collaborative teamwork and interpersonal skills that demonstrate initiative and motivation

Essential Skills/Experience:

Design, analyze, and interpret results from preclinical studies across a broad spectrum of therapeutic and discovery science areas
Develop statistical tools and methods to tackle emerging challenges and expedite decision-making in preclinical R&D
Create and deliver statistical training sessions for internal stakeholders
Engage with collaborators through publications and presentations

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a difference in patients’ lives. We have built our business around our passion for science, and now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.