Role Barcelona onsite 3 days office/2 days home Would you like to be part of a fast-paced and agileglobalteam that hasdirectstrategic impact on drug development, empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment? Join us at Astra Zeneca CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism) Biometrics toimpacta wide range of engaging projects striving to make a difference for millions of patients. Our Biometrics team consists of Statisticians, Statistical Programmers, Informationand Data Scientists. Wedrive and contribute tooptimizedclinical drug development programs andaccess to information and scientific knowledge management. We are now offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join us asStatistical Programming Associate Director. This roleis a delivery focusedtechnical leadership rolefor programmingand overseeingdeliverables with quality and timeliness, following established standards and processes. This leadership role requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities and guide other programmers. You will provide subject matterexpertisewithin the Programming discipline and act as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement. This role will be placed at Astra Zeneca’s dynamic R&Dglobal; hubin Barcelona(Spain), where you will work in an international environment at the forefront of clinical development. Accountabilities As a Statistical Programming Associate Director, youareresponsible forleadingand directing the full scope of projectdeliveryand/orleadatechnical project withinthe TA/Drug Project/Study/Function. Leadingimplementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program Responsible for the high quality of all project deliverables,



holding partners,and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverable and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of the TA, Project, or function Leadingor contributingto cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s) Drivingthe development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency,and/or effectiveness within the function Drivingstandards development and implementation Managingand escalatingrisk in complicated or novel situations within study and/or projects Providingprogrammingexpertiseto the team Providingtactical inputsand/or drivingideas and improvements Contributingto the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship Identifyingopportunities to improvemethodologyand provides practical solutions for problems Managingactivities of our external partners (i.E. Contract Research Organisations) Influencingstakeholders by providing subject matterexpertiseon programming related items Ensuringcompliancetostandards and automation usage Employingall project management practices in managing drug or technical projects Providinginput to capacity management for all projects in scope Maintainingexpertiseofthe latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Degree in Mathematics (i.E., Applied Math, Engineering,etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science,



or equivalent Excellent programming skills in SAS(or R)and SAS macros Thoroughknowledgeof the clinical development process Thorough knowledge ofindustry standards(CDISC)and ability to implement them Ability to apply programmingexpertiseto problem solving and troubleshooting for teams Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the role Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a project Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming related items Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations Project Mindset Desirable Skills/Experience Broad experienceacross multiple therapeutic areas andacross all phases of clinical trials Experience in regulatory submissions and interactions At Astra Zeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and youwilldevelop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. As a Statistical Programming Associate Director,youwillplay a pivotal role inmakinga positive impact on changing patients’ lives. This role is an office-based role with some degree of flexibility. Our vibrant office sites provide a diverse and collaborative work environment, where interactions lead to ideas and innovations, giving you and others the perfect opportunity to learn, grow and develop careers. Date Posted 04-ago-2026 Closing Date 30-oct-2026 Astra Zeneca 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Statistical Programming Associate Director (Barcelona)
🏢 Astrazeneca
📍 Barcelona