Statistical Programmer
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Location and Working Environment
This position is hybrid and will require you to be onsite once per quarter.
Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines Statement - At Astellas we recognise the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimise the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.
Purpose & Scope
At a senior level, you step in as an independent programmer, taking ownership of complex clinical, Medical Affairs, and exploratory or regional studies across a development program.
You lead the end-to-end programming effort, with global accountability for all study- and submission-level deliverables within your assigned Primary Focus areas. This includes supporting a wide range of work—from clinical and observational studies to MA tactics, PK/PD, and biomarker analyses—while ensuring quality, consistency, and delivery across the program.
You also take responsibility for overseeing programming vendors on assigned compounds and play an active role in shaping and improving functional and departmental infrastructure initiatives.
As a Global Programmer Lead (GPROGL), you represent the organisation on programming matters, including during regulatory inspections, and lead delivery for late-stage or highly complex assets.
Alongside delivery, you contribute to strategic Statistical Programming and Data Science objectives, helping define direction and driving the implementation of key functional priorities.
Role and Responsibilities
· Leading complex programming activities spanning late-phase clinical trials, global regulatory submissions, HTA submissions, and post-marketing support
· Delivering high-quality, on-time statistical programming outputs, including datasets and TLFs, ensuring readiness for regulatory use and alignment with Astellas, industry, and regulatory standards
· Overseeing and optimising the use of programming vendors, ensuring efficiency, quality, and accountability
· Leading internal programming teams for insourced work, while coordinating closely with vendor leads for outsourced delivery
· Providing ongoing oversight of work delivered by Full-Service Providers (FSPs), acting as the key liaison between the FSP and Astellas
Continue: Role and Responsibilities
· Leading complex programming activities spanning late-phase clinical trials, global regulatory submissions, HTA submissions, and post-marketing support
· Delivering high-quality, on-time statistical programming outputs, including datasets and TLFs, ensuring readiness for regulatory use and alignment with Astellas, industry, and regulatory standards
· Overseeing and optimising the use of programming vendors, ensuring efficiency, quality, and accountability
· Leading internal programming teams for insourced work, while coordinating closely with vendor leads for outsourced delivery
· Providing ongoing oversight of work delivered by Full-Service Providers (FSPs), acting as the key liaison between the FSP and Astellas
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent.
· Proven experience with relevant programming experience in the pharmeceurical industry and working with vendors.
· Experience as a programmer for a drug development program
What awaits you at Astellas?
· Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
· Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
· Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
· A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.
Our Organisational Values and Behaviors
· Impact
· Innovation
· Integrity
· One Astellas
· Accountability
· Courage
· Sense of Urgency
· Outcome Focus
Benefits
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