Senior Manager, Principal Statistician

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Principal Statistician to lead statistical analysis and provide direction for Global Product Development & Supply (GPS). You will design studies, analyze complex data, and support stakeholders worldwide to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Join a purpose-driven team that values collaboration, scientific rigor, and continuous development as you mentor others, advance methodological innovations, and drive robust decision-making across

Qualifications

• MS (with 2+ years of experience) or PhD (with no additional experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
• Mastery of statistical methods such as Design of Experiments (DOE), regression modeling, variance component analysis, multivariate analysis, process capability, and control charts.
• Advanced skills using one or more statistical packages or languages (e.g., JMP, SAS, or R).
• Ability to analyze and interpret scenarios and provide appropriate actions based on study design and analysis.
• Ability to instruct non-statisticians in basic to intermediate statistical methods.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support the GPS network stakeholders globally to understand their statistical needs and determine sound statistical techniques for use.
• Collaborates with process analytical teams and subject matter experts in Manufacturing and Manufacturing Sciences.
• Design studies and analyze complex datasets for process robustness and improvement.
• Support analytical teams in QC and Analytical Sciences & Technology for method lifecycle and reference standard qualification, including method development, qualification, validation, and investigations.

Skills

DOE

Regression analysis

Variance components

Multivariate analysis

Control charts

Process capability

SAS/R/JMP

Communication skills

Training others

Education

MS in Statistics

PhD in Statistics

Tools

SAS

R

JMP

Job description

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’re creating innovative medicines for patients who are fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter our role, each of us contributes. And that makes all the difference.

This position is responsible for providing statistical analysis, direction, and training to service clients in Global Product development & Supply (GPS). Support and guidance in relation to study design and data analysis is provided worldwide to the BMS facilities.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the GPS network stakeholders globally to understand their statistical needs and determine sound statistical techniques for use.
• Collaborates with process analytical teams and subject matter experts in Manufacturing and Manufacturing Sciences.
• & Technology to design studies and analyze complex datasets for process robustness and improvement.
• Supports analytical teams in QC and Analytical Sciences & Technology for method lifecycle and reference standard qualification, including method development, qualification, validation, and investigations.
• Develops and selects appropriate statistical methods for the design and analysis of studies and programs to assure batch compliance and prevent rejections, reworks, complaints, and product recalls on a worldwide basis. For example, determining specifications, process capability, sampling plans and expiry/retest periods.
• Conducts thorough and careful analysis of data, gathers critical information, and provides appropriate recommendations and solutions based on corresponding statistical analyses and business needs.
• Demonstrates strong statistical skills while thinking in a clear, decisive manner. Reaches independent, logical solutions.
• Contributes to improvement and standardization of processes, procedures, and systems in relation to Statistics while maintaining flexibility where required.
• Furthers the statistical awareness and statistical process control competency of other BMS personnel; participates in their training and development, as required.
• Creates, communicates, and supports the highest commitment to quality and compliance.
• Supports the BMS BioPharma Behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS (with 2+ years of experience) or PhD (with no additional experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a highly related field.
• Mastery of statistical methods such as Design of Experiments (DOE), regression modeling, variance component analysis, multivariate analysis, process capability, and control charts.
• Advanced skills using one or more statistical packages or languages (e.g., JMP, SAS, or R)
• Ability to analyze and interpret scenarios, and through effective study design and statistical analysis provide answers and appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to instruct non-statisticians in basic & intermediate statistical methods
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

Desired Qualifications

• Biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing experience, with a strong preference for CMC statistics background
• Knowledge of FDA/EMEA cGMPs and knowledge of other global regulatory compliance guidelines (e.g. ICH, USP) for drug manufacturing, packaging and distribution.
• Ability to work with a wide range of technically and culturally diverse individuals.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented with a passion for science and data analysis

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.

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 [e-mail]. 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.

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.

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