Senior Statistical Programmer

Bristol Myers Squibb; Denham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Uxbridge, UK is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to join our Global Biometrics & Data Sciences function. You will own programming workload with real autonomy, shaping analysis datasets and TFLs that feed regulatory submissions.

This focused IC role offers hybrid work (50% onsite), collaboration with cross-functional clinical teams and external vendors, and the chance to impact how medicines are developed and reviewed by regulators worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences.
• Demonstrated industry experience in statistical programming.

Responsibilities

• Write and validate SAS programs to generate derived analysis datasets and TFLs for regulatory decision-making.
• Contribute to electronic submission preparation (NDA, BLA, MAA).
• Review SAPs and Data Presentation Plans to guide programming work.
• Partner with vendors on programming standards and file transfers.
• Independently lead programming assignments with minimal supervision.

Skills

SAS proficiency

CDISC knowledge

Regulatory data handling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Math/CS/Life Sciences

Industry experience in statistical programming

Tools

SAS

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Pinnacle 21

MS Office

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.

Location: Uxbridge, UK

Hybrid Working: 50% Onsite

Are you ready to turn clinical data into life‑changing decisions?

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe that behind every dataset, every line of code, and every submission package, there's a patient waiting for a better option. As a Senior Statistical Programmer, you are one of the people who makes that happen.

This isn't a role where your work disappears into a black box. Here, your programming expertise directly shapes how new medicines are developed, reviewed by regulators, and ultimately approved for patients around the world. That's a pretty remarkable thing to be part of.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

You’ll be a key technical voice within our Global Biometrics & Data Sciences (GBDS) function, working closely with cross‑functional clinical teams, collaborating with external vendors, and owning your programming workload with real autonomy.

This is a focused individual contributor role - no line management responsibilities — so you can put your energy exactly where it matters most: delivering high‑quality, high‑impact programming work.

Day To Day, That Looks Like

• Writing and validating SAS programs to generate derived analysis datasets and clinical Tables, Figures, and Listings (TFLs) - work that feeds directly into regulatory decision‑making
• Contributing to electronic submission preparation (think NDA, BLA, MAA) — real regulatory milestones that mark pivotal moments in a medicine's journey
• Reviewing and shaping key planning documents like Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) and Data Presentation Plans, ensuring clarity and completeness before programming work begins - your input genuinely steers project direction
• Partnering with vendors on programming standards, specifications, and file transfers, building the kind of collaborative relationships that make complex programmes run smoothly
• Independently leading programming assignments across multiple projects with minimal supervision - you'll have real ownership and the trust to match it
• Spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across GBDS, contributing to initiatives that make the whole team better

What You Bring To The Table

We're looking for someone with a solid foundation and the drive to apply it meaningfully. Here's what we need:

Education & Background

• A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences
• Demonstrated industry experience in statistical programming

Core Skills & Knowledge

• Strong, proven proficiency in SAS for producing derived analysis datasets and TFLs
• In‑depth understanding of clinical data structures, including CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and relational databases
• Hands‑on experience with upstream data handling - multiple data forms, eDC, workflow, and SDTM
• Ability to deliver downstream outputs including ADaM datasets, Data Definition Tables, and e‑submission packages
• Confidence with tools like MS Office, XML and Pinnacle 21
• A solid grasp of regulatory, industry, and technology standards - you understand why the rules exist, not just what they are
• Familiarity with statistical terminology, clinical trial methodology, medical terminology, and protocol designs
• A genuine team player - you communicate well, build bridges across functions, and make the people around you more effective

It'd be a bonus if you also have…

• Deep experience supporting global regulatory filings (NDA, BLA, MAA) within pharma clinical development
• Broad knowledge of the end‑to‑end drug development process and global regulatory frameworks
• Experience with R or other statistical programming languages
• Familiarity with the Linux operating system

Why this role, why BMS, why now?

Here, your skills aren't just technically valued - they're mission critical. You'll work in an environment that respects your expertise, gives you the autonomy to lead your own work, and connects your daily output to outcomes that genuinely matter.

You'll Gain

• Exposure to the full clinical development lifecycle, from data collection through to regulatory submission
• The chance to work with industry‑leading standards and technologies in a global biometrics function
• A culture that actively encourages you to identify improvements and champion change - your ideas won't gather dust here
• Collaboration with talented, purpose‑driven colleagues across global cross‑functional teams

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.

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

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