Senior SDTM Programmer & Data Operations Lead

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior SDTM Statistical Programmer to lead SDTM strategies from protocol review through global regulatory submission.

You will own complex data integrations, drive cross-functional collaboration, and mentor junior programmers while overseeing CRO/vendor activities. This role emphasizes SDTM automation and regulatory deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the SDTM strategies from protocol review to global regulatory submission.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive data integration from CRF sources.
• Advance SDTM automation and metadata-driven processes using emerging technologies.
• Mentor team members and manage CRO/vendor programming activities.
• Contribute to global regulatory filings and Pinnacle 21 validation efforts.

Skills

SAS programming

CDISC/SDTM

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory submissions

Education

BA/BS or above

Tools

SAS (Base/STAT/GRAPH)

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior SDTM Statistical Programmer to lead SDTM strategies from protocol review through global regulatory submission.

You will own complex data integrations, drive cross-functional collaboration, and mentor junior programmers while overseeing CRO/vendor activities. This role emphasizes SDTM automation and regulatory deliverables in a fast-paced environment.