Associate Director, Real World Evidence Data Scientist, Gaithersburg, MD

About the Company

Requirements

• ● PhD or MS in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, computer science, or related field such as health informatics with at least 3 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry or CRO experience.
• ● Demonstrated proficiency in R/Python and SQL. Expertise in developing FAIR-compliant data analytics pipelines supported by use of version control tools like GitHub and agile tools like JIRA.
• ● Proven ability to build long-term and trusted partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, manage conflicts and competing priorities to drive timely, high-quality outcomes.
• ● Strong and effective communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated ability to articulate research questions and translate them into structured data analysis plans and technical workstreams that deliver measurable business value.
• ● Proficiency in applying GenAI-based coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and agentic tools to support project planning, data analysis, code review, or scientific documentation workflows.
• ● A curious learner who continuously deepens disease knowledge, RWD expertise and explores emerging technologies and RWE methodologies to meet evolving stakeholder needs.
• ● Expertise in clinical data standards, medical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies used in healthcare data and ontologies (e.g., ICD-9/10, NDC, HCPCS).
• ● Ability to lead and manage cross-functional data science projects with track record of peer-reviewed publications and/or regulatory submissions.
• ● Demonstrated experience with building production grade analytics solutions using tools such as R (Shiny) or Python (Dash).
• ● Excellent organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• ● Why AstraZeneca
• ● When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
• ● At AstraZeneca, we are proud to work on the cutting-edge with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business. Our Medical Affairs team is dedicated to changing the practice of medicine by generating compelling medical evidence that improves patient experiences. We foster a culture of openness and transparency, empowering our team members to take a tailored approach to their development. By collaborating with experts across the industry, we create innovative scientific evidence that transforms how patients living with cancer are treated. Join us in our mission to redefine cancer treatment
• ● Ready to make an impact Apply now and be part of our journey to eliminate cancer as a cause of death
• ● The annual base salary (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from 144,648- 216,973. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
• ● Date Posted 23-Sep-2026
• ● Closing Date 08-Oct-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.