Associate Director I/II, Real World Data Statistics in Bangalore, भारत

AstraZeneca seeks an Associate Director in Real World Data Statistics to lead statistical strategies for registry-based evidence supporting rare disease therapies. This individual contributor role involves designing regulatory-grade analyses, driving methodological innovation, and mentoring team members while collaborating across clinical, regulatory, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of advanced statistical analyses from disease registries and real-world data sources for regulatory submissions
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with registry, clinical, regulatory, and epidemiology teams on submissions to FDA, EMA, and other health authorities
• Oversee development of regulatory-quality deliverables including statistical analysis plans, tables, figures, and regulatory briefing documents
• Mentor and support professional development of other Real World Data Statisticians within the epidemiology team
• Define and implement robust statistical approaches addressing registry-specific challenges such as missingness, confounding, and outcome validation

Requirements

• PhD with 7+ years relevant industry experience, or Master's with 10+ years
• Advanced degree in statistics, biostatistics, or epidemiology
• Expert proficiency with R and/or SAS; solid SQL or Python knowledge
• Track record generating real-world evidence for rare disease programs
• Experience leading regulatory submissions with registry-based analyses
• Expertise in data quality, cohort construction, linkage, and missing data strategies
• Demonstrated leadership through peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations