About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focusing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting for multiple Statistical Programmers. As part of a cross-functional global team, this role independently drives programming activities across clinical and Medical Affairs studies — including exploratory, PK/PD, biomarker, and regional projects. You’ll take ownership of all programming deliverables at both study and submission levels within assigned focus areas, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
You’ll lead as a Global Programmer (GPROGL) for early-stage or non-complex assets, oversee programming vendors, and support data transparency by preparing regulatory disclosure summaries. The role also contributes to departmental initiatives and, under guidance, may develop complex TLFs, lead late-phase programs, or mentor other programmers
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key responsibilities for this role:
For clinical trials, post-marketing, early phase, and asset support, you are:
- Developing and executing high-quality, on-time statistical analysis and reporting deliverables (e.g., SDTM/ADaM datasets, tables, listings, figures).
- Collaborating closely with statisticians, ensuring specifications are complete and statistical plans are executed efficiently with the right level of validation.
- Acting as the single point of contact for assigned studies, coordinating the activities of the programming team internally, and liaising with vendor lead programmers when needed.
- Enforcing Astellas, industry, and regulatory standards across all programmed deliverables (including CDISC datasets and internal TLF standards), ensuring submission-ready outputs.
Personal Development / Collaboration
- Participating in developing and implementing programming tools that strengthen Statistical Programming infrastructure projects.
- Leading programming activities related to clinical trial data disclosure for regulatory and research-based submissions.
- Communicating efficiently and regularly with the Global Programmer Lead (GPROGL) and/or line management on study, project, and resource status.
Required Experience:
- Solid experience in statistical programming within the pharmaceutical industry, including experience working with external vendors.
- Proven track record leading programming activities for drug development programs
Education:
- Bachelor’s or master’s in statistics, mathematics, or related field or equivalent.
Additional Information:
- The is a permanent full-time position based in the UK.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and minimum of 1 day a quarter in our Addlestone office. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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