Associate Director, Technology & Scientific Computing

Overview

In this Technical Operations Lead role, you will drive pharma analytics initiatives by translating clinical and statistical needs into scalable R-based analytics, automation workflows, and enterprise reporting. You will act as the main liaison between business stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical delivery teams to deliver compliant, end-to-end solutions. You’ll manage cross-functional workstreams, oversee releases, and ensure governance and audit readiness in a global pharmaceutical setting. This is a hands-on leadership role that shapes technology platforms and operational excellence in clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface among cross-functional stakeholders, biostatisticians, statistical programmers, and technical teams
• Lead requirement gathering workshops and translate needs into functional and technical specifications
• Manage a small team and ensure productive delivery of work
• Oversee design and delivery of key releases with end-to-end traceability across development, validation, and deployment
• Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to governance standards
• Support adoption of emerging technologies and platforms within Operations

Key requirements

• 12-14 years of experience in analytics, statistical programming, or software development
• Experience in pharmaceutical or clinical research with understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle
• Knowledge of emerging technologies/technology platforms and Operations
• Team management experience

• Analytical thinking
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• R-based analytics
• Python programming
• Automation workflows

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