Director, Biostatistical Programming

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 227,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb subsidiary, seeks a Director of Biostatistical Programming in San Diego, CA. Lead clinical programming deliverables, manage CRO relationships, and drive SAS-based analysis across oncology studies. Role requires deep CDISC knowledge, FDA submission readiness, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Travel ~10% and emphasis on data quality and regulatory compliance. The position reports to the Head of Biostatistical Programming and entails establishing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics or math with extensive pharma exposure.
• Master's degree in statistics or CS preferred with strong programming experience.
• Proven ability to manage CRO relationships and oversee programmed deliverables.
• Advanced skills in SAS programming and statistical reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of CDISC standards for SDTM/ADaM and FDA submissions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendors' activities and review deliverables for quality.
• Review, analyze, and report clinical trial data and generate outputs for DSURs, publications, and FDA briefing documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review study documents and perform data reviews.
• Oversee CDISC data package development to support CSRs and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and maintain SAS programming infrastructure and ensure quality/compliance.

Skills

SAS programming

Data review

Clinical study data

Education

Bachelor's in statistics/math

Master's in statistics/CS

Tools

SAS

CDISC SDTM/ADaM

Job description

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/

The Director of Biostatistical Programming at RayzeBio will be accountable for development of clinical study related deliverables and timelines, oversee study vendors' programming deliverables, and support company internal requests. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Biostatistical Programming.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee vendors' activities, and review vendors' deliverables to ensure quality

• Participate in reviewing, analyzing, and reporting clinical trial data and generating outputs to support DSUR/IBs, publications, FDA meeting briefing documents, and other internal ad-hoc requests.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review critical study documents and perform data reviews for ongoing studies

• Oversee CDISC data package development for clinical studies to support CSRs and future regulatory submissions

• Support head of Biostatistical Programming in Establish programming and QC processes, and create related SOPs

• Support head of Biostatistical Programming in Develop and maintain SAS programming infrastructure and process to ensure the quality and compliance in statistical programming deliverables

• Create SAS macros/applications to streamline processes and enhance efficiency

• Leverages AI to drive program, portfolio, or functional performance through prioritization and scaled adoption

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree required in statistics, mathematics or equivalent with at least 15 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry; or a master's degree in statistics or computer science with at least 12 years’ programming experience is preferred.

• Oncology therapeutic area experience required.

• Proven ability to manage CRO relationships and oversee programmed deliverables.

• Advanced skills in SAS programming and statistical reporting.

• In-depth knowledge of CDISC standards for SDTM, ADaM and FDA electronic data submission requirements.

• Advanced knowledge with FDA and ICH regulations and guidelines, and clinical trial methodologies.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Be able to work productively in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

• Willing to travel approximately 10% of the time. Evening and weekend work will be involved.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $227,418 - $275,577

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb

RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS and RayzeBio are 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.

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