Senior Biostatistics Director: Lead Innovative Trials

Bristol Myers Squibb; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive cash

Stock opportunities

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Remote work model options

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical strategy and trial design for multiple programs. You will guide statisticians, manage resources, and partner with cross-functional teams to support regulatory submissions and market access.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, collaboration, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across development plans, with a strong emphasis on communication with regulators and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with extensive clinical trial experience.
• Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python and statistical programming.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and organizational skills.
• Regulatory interactions experience is a plus.
• People management experience preferred for leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovative trial designs addressing objectives for regulatory approval.
• Provide guidance to statisticians to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Lead statistical support for compound development within a therapeutic area.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external regulatory bodies.
• Manage budget, priorities, and training within the statistics department.

Skills

Biostatistics

Clinical trials

SAS

R

Python

Leadership

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

MS in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge is seeking a Director of Biostatistics to lead statistical strategy and trial design for multiple programs. You will guide statisticians, manage resources, and partner with cross-functional teams to support regulatory submissions and market access.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, collaboration, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across development plans, with a strong emphasis on communication with regulators and internal stakeholders.