Sofia Tapani

Sofia Tapani (PhD) is Executive Director of Statistics at AstraZeneca, leading strategic initiatives that advance the role of quantitative science in drug development. With a background in mathematics and biostatistics and a commitment to modernizing evidence generation, she champions the integration of advanced analytics and AI to improve decision‑making across clinical programs. Sofia is recognized for her contributions to industry thought leadership on the evolving role of statisticians in an AI‑driven future. She is passionate about fostering collaboration between statisticians, data scientists, and cross‑functional partners to accelerate impactful innovation.