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Director, Clinical ProgrammingAstraZeneca · Spain - Barcelona
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Director, Clinical Programming

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🗓️ Posted 2026-08-28 Spain - Barcelona Full-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 6,000 GBP–9,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

Location : Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home). BioPharmaceuticals Medical (BPM) strives for the best patient outcomes by providing healthcare decision-makers around the world with the evidence and confidence they need on AstraZeneca therapies, as well as supporting our internal stakeholders with medical insights and expertise . BPM provides medical leadership with market participation and connectivity while also impacting life cycle planning and execution of all our products. BPM aims to lead AstraZeneca in advancing its scientific leadership, being a great place to work, and keeping patients at the core of everything we do. The Director, Clinical Programming is a senior subject matter expert and functional leader within RWS&A RWD Office Clinical Programming. The role is accountable for shaping and delivering high-quality, efficient, and fit-for-purpose clinical programming that supports the Statistics group and broader evidence generation portfolio. The incumbent provides strategic and technical leadership across both outsourced and in-house programming activities, independently makes decisions on programming approaches, standards, quality, and risk, and orchestrates delivery across internal teams and vendor partners. The Director also leads the development and adoption of AI and automation initiatives within the function, serves as the Clinical Programming SME on relevant AI workstreams, and provides guidance and mentorship

Requirements

  • ● Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or another relevant quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • ● Extensive industry experience in clinical or statistical programming, including demonstrated leadership of complex programming deliverables and projects.
  • ● Advanced SAS programming skills with a high degree of proficiency in SAS macros.
  • ● Deep knowledge of clinical and real-world evidence generation, the clinical development process, analysis data flows and programming deliverables.
  • ● Strong knowledge of applicable programming, data and reporting standards, with the ability to define and implement fit-for-purpose standards.
  • ● Hands-on experience using AI-enabled tools to support programming, validation, documentation or workflow efficiency.
  • ● Demonstrated experience overseeing programming delivered by CROs or other external partners and holding partners accountable for quality, timelines and issue resolution.
  • ● Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver in-house programming activities, including planning, technical review, validation and documentation.
  • ● Proven ability to operate with autonomy, make sound risk-based decisions and provide direction in complex or novel situations.
  • ● Strong understanding of quality, traceability, reproducibility, audit readiness and regulatory expectations relevant to programming.
  • ● Demonstrated ability to develop people through coaching, technical guidance and mentorship.
  • ● Strong communication , collaboration, planning, prioritization and vendor-management skills.
  • ● Strong working knowledge of at least one additional relevant language or technology, such as R, Python, SQL or XML.
  • ● Statistical modelling experience.
  • ● Relevant professional certification, such as SAS certification.
  • ● People-management or matrix-leadership experience.
  • ● Key Relationships to reach solutions
  • ● Internal (to AZ or team)
  • ● Leadership and all levels across BPM Evidence/RWS&A
  • ● RWS&A RWD Office and BPM Evidence Statistics
Credential Requirements for United Kingdom
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PLAB 1 + PLAB 2

General Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: GBP 1,000–2,000 Timeline: 6–18 months
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NMC CBT + OSCE

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Must have to work
Cost: GBP 1,000–2,000 Timeline: 6–12 months
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GPhC OSPAP

General Pharmaceutical Council

Must have to work
Cost: GBP 6,000–10,000 Timeline: 1 year
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GDC ORE Part 1 + Part 2

General Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: GBP 2,000–4,000 Timeline: 1–2 years