Associate Director - Biostatistics

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, cell therapy, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.   

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Biostatistics is a member of cross-functional Development teams and contributes to trial design, protocol development, analysis planning, interpretation of results, and preparation of regulatory submissions. With appropriate experience, the Associate Director of Biostatistics can have responsibilities for supporting a particular indication of an asset. These individuals develop collaborative relationships and work effectively with the Biostatistics indication/asset Lead, and other cross functional team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates in design of innovative and efficient clinical trials, including the selection of study population/endpoints to address study objectives, and contributes to project development strategy

• Defends protocols and analysis plans at internal governance reviews and provides independent reviews of complex protocols.

• Independently authors and/or reviews protocol, statistical analysis plan, clinical study reports, associated publications, and other study level documents

• Presents summary data and analyses results, in a clear, concise, complete, and transparent manner

• Provides statistical support and leadership to address health authority request, publication, presentation, and other public release of information

• Manages multiple studies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards within an indication or therapeutic area

• Applies extensive knowledge of statistical / clinical trials methodology as it relates to clinical development

• Invests in developing knowledge outside of traditional statistical expertise in the clinical, regulatory and commercial environments with demonstrated application to study design.

• Effectively engages as a matrix team member on project teams, to act as a scientific and strategic partner in the drug development process

• Compliant with BMS processes and SOPs, adherence to global and project standards within an indication or therapeutic area and responsible for quality of deliverable

• Contributes to external and internal statistical community of practice

• Develops & advises team members

• Effectively communicates the DQS Mission and Vision in a fashion that generates pride, excitement and commitment within DQS.

Applicable to people managers 

• Effectively engages as an employee advocate and management coach/mentor to team members - both internally and externally

• Provides leadership to empower and develop the team.

• Provides guidance to employee's development plans and carries out performance review and feedback. develops performance metrics for staff.

Qualifications & Experience 

• PhD (6+ years’ experience) or MS (8+ years’ experience) in statistics or biostatistics or related scientific field with clinical trials, drug development, pharmaceutical industry or healthcare experience

• Proficiency in scientific computing/programming (SAS, R or Python) and implementation of advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing & simulation.

• Great interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills

• Expertise in statistical/clinical trials methodology as it related to clinical development and ability to apply to relevant clinical development framework

• Good understanding of regulatory landscape and experience with participating in regulatory interactions

• Demonstrate collaboration, organizational/ leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple work assignments, and strong project management skills

• People manager experience is preferred (for people manager position only)

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Brisbane - CA - US: $218,120 - $264,308
Cambridge Crossing: $218,120 - $264,308 
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $189,670 - $229,834
Princeton - NJ - US: $189,670 - $229,834 
Seattle - WA: $208,640 - $252,824


The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings athttps://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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