Statistical Science Director/Associate Director Statistical Science

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

Do you perform at your best when problem-solving in a creative environment? Do you have passion and expertise in the field of statistics? Would you like to play a key role in making life-changing medicines accessible to patients around the world? Then join AstraZeneca!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious and debilitating diseases. More than being one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, we are an organization that prioritizes scientific rigor, innovation, and breaking boundaries.

To meet the needs of our growing pipeline and the external environment, AstraZeneca is investing in a new Centre of Excellence to support our Health Technology Assessment (HTA) efforts around the world. Based in our global Barcelona hub, we have exciting opportunities for skilled and daring statisticians to work with the following therapy areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism; Respiratory & Immunology; and Vaccines & Immune Therapies.

What you’ll do

This team will be part of a multi-disciplinary group, including payer evidence and market access specialists, health economic modelers, and programmers. By applying your expertise in statistics, you will be helping us to demonstrate the value of our products and shape the payer environment by creating and delivering highly valued market access solutions that unlock the potential of our life-changing medicines for patients around the world. With the growing use of HTA, including the upcoming Joint Clinical Assessment in Europe, you will play an important role in shaping what we do and the ways of working.

For our Associate Director role, we are looking for the following:

• Ability to program autonomously in R and/or SAS according to strict timelines

• Experience from analyzing randomized clinical trials (e.g., familiarity with CDISC) or other aspects of pharmaceutical development (e.g., real-world studies)

• Ability to write and review statistical analysis plans

• Support market access strategies by providing critical input regarding appropriate statistical approaches and address specific questions of interest for payers and other collaborators

• Ability to lead the development of plans to analyze internal or external information in collaboration with cross-functional teams and take responsibility for analysis design and results interpretation

• Ability to evaluate and compare results from internal studies, and external studies, by applying indirect comparison methodology in accordance with existing HTA guidelines and requirements

• Implement, interpret, and present analysis results to a range of cross-functional audiences and act as subject-matter expert in interactions with external suppliers

• Publication experience and ability to present at internal forums to increase awareness of existing and novel statistical methodology

• MSc or PhD or equivalent experience in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Mathematics (with a substantial statistical component)

For our Director role, we require the following in addition to what is listed above:

• Efficiently communicate complex statistical concepts to colleagues with different areas of expertise

• Deep understanding of health economic models and experience of HTA and payer analyses in the reimbursement process, including an understanding of survival modelling

• Experience of analysis of health utility data including mapping and value set application

• Experience from teaching or tutoring statistics or mathematics and ability to mentor more junior staff members

Why AstraZeneca?
Here we are committed to making a difference. We have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment

Date Posted

18-jul-2025

Closing Date

08-ago-2025

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.