[Hiring] Associate Director, Epidemiological Statistical Programming @Cytel

Role Description

Working fully embedded within one of our pharmaceutical clients, with the support of Cytel right behind you, you'll be at the heart of our client's innovation. As a Principal Statistical Programmer you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients; a company that is driving the next generation of patient treatment, where individuals are empowered to work with autonomy and ownership. This is an exciting time to be a part of this new program.

The Associate Director, Epidemiological Statistical Programming serves as a senior technical leader within the Epidemiology programming function, providing functional guidance, technical expertise, and mentorship to statistical programmers while also contributing directly to complex epidemiological projects. Working with a high degree of independence, this individual:

• Translates project and scientific objectives into effective programming strategies.
• Proactively manages priorities and deliverables.
• Provides expert technical consultation to team members and cross-functional partners.

The Associate Director is responsible for:

• Leading and supporting the implementation of statistical programming activities across epidemiological and real-world evidence studies.
• Ensuring that analyses and data outputs are accurate, reproducible, consistent, and delivered to a high standard of quality.
• Providing technical oversight of internal and external programming resources, including CRO partners.
• Establishing and promoting programming standards, efficient processes, and best practices across projects.

In addition to hands-on project responsibilities, the Associate Director will:

• Play an important role in developing programming capabilities within the team by mentoring colleagues.
• Review and advise on technical approaches.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Help ensure appropriate allocation and execution of programming work.
• Collaborate closely with epidemiologists, statisticians, data scientists, and other cross-functional partners to support the generation of high-quality evidence across multiple therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• Senior technical leader experience in Epidemiology programming.
• Strong mentorship and guidance skills for statistical programmers.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Requirements

• Expertise in statistical programming activities.
• Experience with epidemiological and real-world evidence studies.
• Strong technical consultation skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work embedded within a leading pharmaceutical client.
• Support from Cytel in your role.
• Autonomy and ownership in your work.