Senior Statistical Programmer

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in the UK is seeking a Senior Statistical Programmer to shape how new medicines are developed through programming excellence and regulatory-ready outputs.

In this focused individual contributor role, you will own SAS-based analyses, SDTM/ADaM datasets, and submission-ready tables, figures, and listings, partnering with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver high-impact results that support regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences.
• Demonstrated industry experience in statistical programming.
• Strong, proven proficiency in SAS for producing derived analysis datasets and TFLs.
• Understanding of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM) and relational databases.
• Experience with data handling, eDC workflows, and SDTM.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Write and validate SAS programs to generate derived analysis datasets, TFLs, and tables.
• Contribute to electronic submission preparation for NDA/BLA/MAA milestones.
• Review SAPs and Data Presentation Plans to guide programming work.
• Partner with external vendors on programming standards and file transfers.
• Independently lead programming assignments across multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across GBDS.

Skills

SAS

TFLs

CDISC SDTM

ADaM

MS Office

Pinnacle 21

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Tools

XML

Linux

Pinnacle 21

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 our 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 reg