AstraZeneca
Statistical Science Director Infectious Disease
US - Durham - NC · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years of experience in clinical trials is critical.
- Education
- MSc/PhD in Statistics, Mathematics (with a substantial statistical component), or a recognized equivalent to a stats MSc.
About the job
Leads statistical strategy and technical work across infectious disease product development, from study design and analysis to regulatory submissions and external representation.
What you'll do
- Lead statistical strategy and study designs for development plans, regulatory strategy, health technology assessment, and commercial activities.
- Oversee the quality, delivery, interpretation, and submission of statistical work; communicate product benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty.
- Lead and mentor statistical staff, guide internal and external project work, and represent statistical strategy to governance groups and external stakeholders.
What they ask for
- MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics with a substantial statistical component, or a recognized equivalent to a stats MSc.
- Proven track record of independent leadership.
- 5 years of experience in clinical trials.
- Recognized exemplary technical skills and expert leadership or national recognition as a statistical technical expert.
Nice to have
- Experience in Vaccines & Immunotherapy, though other therapeutic areas are considered.
- Simulation programming for sample size calculations or interim analyses; business development experience such as in-licensing is also beneficial.
Tools
SAS, R, Python
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