SDTM Operations and Programming

Bristol Myers Squibb; Denham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior SDTM Statistical Programmer to lead SDTM strategies across studies from protocol review to global regulatory submission. You will guide CROs and internal teams, mentoring juniors and ensuring top-quality deliverables that support regulatory approvals.

With deep CDISC/SDTM expertise and advanced SAS skills, you will operate at the intersection of science, data, and regulatory science, driving process improvements and maintaining high standards in a

Qualifications

• 4+ years of pharmaceutical or CRO experience as a SAS Programmer supporting clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Deep expertise in CDISC/SDTM standards and understanding of the clinical development lifecycle.
• Exceptional SAS programming skills (Base, Stat, Graph) and experience with multi-source data environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for assigned studies, shaping SDTM strategies from protocol review through to global regulatory submission.
• Lead CRO and vendor programming activities and mentor junior programmers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional study teams to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables for regulatory submissions.
• Develop leadership presence and drive quality outcomes across projects.

Skills

SAS programming

CDISC/SDTM standards

Data management in clinical trials

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS or above in a relevant field

Tools

Base SAS

SAS Graph

Job description

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Your code doesn't just run. It helps get life-changing medicines to patients.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe that behind every clean dataset, every validated submission package, every regulatory approval - there's a person who made it possible. That person could be you.

We're looking for a Senior SDTM Statistical Programmer to join our team - someone who's ready to stop just delivering work and start genuinely leading it.

So, what does this actually mean for you?

• You’ll own something that matters - This isn't a role where you're handed a ticket and told to close it. You’ll be the technical lead on assigned studies - shaping SDTM strategies from protocol review all the way through to global regulatory submission. You’ll see the full picture and your fingerprints will be on deliverables that directly support medicines reaching patients around the world.
• You’ll solve real, complex problems - not just tick boxes - Root cause analysis, cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, data integration from CRF and non-CRF sources - this role puts you at the intersection of science, data, and process. You’ll build the kind of deep, end-to-end understanding that makes you genuinely invaluable, not just technically but strategically.
• You’ll be at the frontier of where the industry is going - SDTM automation. Metadata-driven processes. Agentic AI workflows. These aren't buzzwords here - they're part of how we're transforming clinical data operations. You’ll be actively engaged with emerging technologies, keeping your skills sharp and future-proof in a field that’s evolving fast.
• You’ll lead people, not just processes - You’ll provide guidance and quality oversight to team members and manage CRO and vendor programming activities. Whether it’s mentoring a junior programmer or partnering with a cross‑functional study team, you’ll develop the kind of leadership presence that accelerates careers - yours included.
• You’ll contribute to global regulatory success - Every eCRT submission package you build, every Pinnacle 21 validation report you interpret, every SDTM specification you design — it all feeds into global regulatory filings and approvals. Few roles let you see your technical work translate so directly into real‑world impact.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• 4+ years of pharmaceutical or CRO experience as a SAS Programmer supporting clinical trials and regulatory submissions
• Deep expertise in CDISC/SDTM standards and a thorough understanding of the clinical development lifecycle
• Exceptional SAS programming skills (Base, Stat, Graph) and comfort working across complex, multi-source data environments
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and driving quality outcomes
• A degree in a relevant scientific discipline (BA/BS or above)
• The agility to adapt quickly, prioritise effectively, and lead through ambiguity — because clinical development rarely stands still

Why BMS?

Because here, your work is more than a deliverable. It’s part of a mission to transform patients’ lives through science. You’ll work alongside some of the most talented minds in the industry, supported by a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and the courage to take on the hardest problems in medicine.

You’ll grow your technical expertise, build your leadership profile, and know — with certainty — that what you do every day genuinely matters.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Responsibilities

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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 [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Bristol Myers Squibb is Disability Confident – Employer

A UK Government scheme

Candidate Rights

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

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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