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Principal StatisticianLocation Remote, UKDuration 6 monthsOutside IR35The statistician has experience in the pharmaceutical industry to independently perform and lead statistical work within a drug project, an indication within a more complex drug project or within more complex clinical studies. This individual is able to lead and direct biometrics work either in house or partnering with CROs to ensure delivery to quality and time.Typical AccountabilitiesThe Principal Statistician may work as a lead statistician:For a project or an indication in clinical therapeutic areas, or on more complex clinical studiesLeading the delivery and oversight on multiple studies/an indication within a drug project, potentially as a Global Project Statistician for a standard drug projectThe accountabilities can include:Lead the statistical thinking and contributions to the delivery of clinical studies, development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment and/or commercial activitiesDirect project work, including statistical staff and/or CRO partners, to ensure delivery to standards, quality and timeDevelop design options and provide high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions about a study or projectQuantify the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the emerging drug product profileInvestigate and apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration, including modelling and simulationContribute to/or lead the development of a process improvement and/or capability area within the departmentEstablish and improve standards and best practiceMentor/coach and support the education and training of statistics staffEducation, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceMSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component), or recognised equivalent to stats MScStrong knowledge of programming in R and/or SASKnowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the roleExcellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationshipsProject management skillsKey stakeholders and relationships (globally)All levels of functions within biometricsTherapeutic area physicians and scientistsCollaboration partners in other departmentsDrug project leading rolesVendor counterparts as well as project managers and other biometrics contactsWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.