Senior Statistician
AstraZeneca

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.

So what's next!

If you want to be a part of pushing the boundaries of science together with us - apply today! We look forward to learning more about you.

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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.

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