Director, Biostatistics – Lead Innovative Trials

Bristol Myers Squibb; United States; On-site; USD 219,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work models

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to lead the statistical design and analysis for clinical trials across therapeutic areas, guiding a team of statisticians and collaborating with cross-functional partners to support regulatory approvals and market access.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, engagement with health authorities, and mentorship within the GBDS. The position offers a pathway across diverse work models and comprehensive benefits in the United States.

Qualifications

• PhD(9+ years experience) or MS(11+years experience) in statistics or biostatistics with clinical trials, drug development, pharmaceutical industry or healthcare experience
• Proficiency in SAS, R or Python and implementation of advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing & simulation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills
• Demonstrate expertise in applying knowledge of general and cutting edge statistical / clinical trials methodology to solve complex statistical problems in the clinical development area and ensure alignment with regulatory agencies and industry standards
• Experience in preparing and participating in global regulatory agency interactions
• Demonstrate development of approaches to enhance Workforce Planning and Talent Management strategy within a therapeutic area
• at least 3 years management (direct or matrix) experience is preferred (for people manager position only)

Responsibilities

• Drives innovative and efficient study design to support regulatory approval and market access
• Independently leads, initiates, and oversees the statistical support for development of compounds within a therapeutic area
• Provides guidance and management to statisticians to ensure high quality and timely deliverables
• Engages as a matrix team member to act as a scientific and strategic partner in drug development
• Presents and defends complex statistical solutions to governance, stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Contributes to Clinical Development Plans, GBDS submissions, and post-submission strategies/preparations/defenses
• Provides statistical support and leadership for health authority requests, publications, presentations, and public releases
• Ensures compliance with BMS processes and SOPs and maintains quality of deliverables
• Contributes to creation/maintenance training on statistical topics and SOPs
• Manages a functional or project budget and allocates resources per project needs
• Represents BMS at professional societies and in industry discussions
• Contributes to the statistical community of practice
• Provides coaching to biostatistical team members on problem solving
• Communicates GBDS Mission and Vision to generate pride and commitment
• Advocates for employees and mentors team members
• Leads to empower and develop the team
• Guides development plans and conducts performance reviews with metrics

Skills

Statistical design

Leadership / People management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Regulatory interactions

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

MS in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to lead the statistical design and analysis for clinical trials across therapeutic areas, guiding a team of statisticians and collaborating with cross-functional partners to support regulatory approvals and market access.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, engagement with health authorities, and mentorship within the GBDS. The position offers a pathway across diverse work models and comprehensive benefits in the United States.