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Statistical Programming Associate Director
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Gaithersburg - MD
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Statistical Programming Associate Director” (Statisticians) in NC: $159k–$159k, median $159k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Summary of Role: The Statistical Programming Associate Director is accountable for quality, timely and efficient delivery of project programming work and good information management. This position requires profound programming experience and excellent industry knowledge to independently lead implementation of programming activities as well as lead other programmers. It is a leadership role that can have a project or technical focus It will provide subject matter expertise within the Programming discipline. As an expert within their own field, acts as a specialist within cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement. Accountabilities: • Leads and directs the full scope of project delivery and/or leads a technical project within the TA/Drug Project/study/function Leads Implementation of statistical programming aspects of the protocol or clinical development program • Responsible for the high quality of all project deliverables, holding partners and providers accountable for the quality of their deliverables and/or technical subject matter expert for aspect(s) of TA, Project, or function • Leads or contribute to cross-functional administrative or process improvement initiative(s) • Drives the development of best practices to improve quality, efficiency and/or effectiveness within the function • Drives standards development and implementation • Manages and escalate risk in complicated or novel situations within their study and/or projects • Provides Programming expertise to the team • Provides tactical input and/or drives ideas and improvements • Contributes to the function by supporting recruiting and/or providing training and mentorship • Identifies opportunities to improve methodology and provides practical solutions for problems • Manages activities of our external partners (i.e. Contract Research Organisations) • Influences stakeholders by providing subject matter expertise on programming related items • Ensures compliance to standards and automation usage • Employs all project management practices in managing drug or technical projects • Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope • Maintains expertise of the latest industry and regulatory requirements to stay current Required Skills: • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistics, Computer Science, Life Science or equivalent • 7+ years of relevant experience • Proven programming expertise Thorough knowledge of clinical development process • Thorough knowledge of industry standards and ability to implement them • Ability to apply programming expertise to problem solving and troubleshooting for teams • Current knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant for the role • Ability to proactively manage concurrent activities within a project • Proficient ability to influence relevant stakeholders on programming related items • Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations • Project Mindset Desired Skills: • Demonstrated planning and organizational skills 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. Why AstraZeneca: Here you will contribute to a bold mission to transform outcomes for people by advancing earlier detection and smarter, faster trials. You will operate at the intersection of innovative science and technology, backed b