Senior Manager, Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 164,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager of Biostatistics to contribute to trial design, analysis planning, interpretation of results, and regulatory submissions within cross-functional development teams. You will collaborate closely with the Biostatistics Lead to deliver high-quality statistical deliverables.

The role requires proficiency in SAS, R or Python and a strong foundation in biostatistics.

Qualifications

• Fresh PhD with 3+ years’ experience in statistics or biostatistics with clinical trials.
• MS with 5+ years’ experience in statistics or biostatistics with clinical trials.
• Proficiency in SAS, R or Python and implementation of advanced statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in design of clinical studies and reporting of study results.
• Authors and reviews protocol synopsis, SAPs, CRFs and study reports.
• Performs and validates statistical analyses and data interpretation.
• Communicates results to cross-functional teams and study documents.
• Translates scientific questions into statistical terms.
• Ensures compliance with processes and SOPs.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SAS

R

Python

Biostatistics

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics

MS in statistics/biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Python

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Biostatistics is a member of cross-functional development teams and contributes to trial design, protocol development, analysis planning, interpretation of results, and preparation of regulatory submissions. These individuals develop collaborative relationships and work effectively with the Biostatistics Lead, and other cross functional team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates in design of clinical study including methodology, data analysis & interpretation, and reporting of study results.
• Authors and/or reviews protocol synopsis, protocol, statistical analysis plans, case-report forms, clinical study reports, associated publications, and other study level specification documents with minimum supervision
• Performs and/or validates statistical analyses, advise ways to maximize clarity of data display
• Communicates results to cross-functional teams, provides data interpretation in study documents such as clinical study reports, and publications.
• Translates scientific questions into statistical terms and statistical concepts into layman terms.
• Compliant with BMS processes and SOPs, adherence to global and project standards within an indication or therapeutic area and responsible for quality of deliverable.
• Continually develops technical knowledge of statistical methodology and how it is appropriately applied in trial design and data analysis for clear, concise, high-quality results.
• Continually enhances knowledge of drug development process, regulatory and commercial requirement
• Develops & advises team members.
• Effectively communicates the DQS Mission and Vision in a fashion that generates pride, excitement and commitment within DQS

Qualifications & Experience

• Fresh PhD with 3+ years’ experience or MS with 5+ years’ experience in statistics or biostatistics or related scientific field with clinical trials, drug development, pharmaceutical industry or healthcare experience
• Proficiency in scientific computing/programming (SAS, R or Python) and implementation of advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing & simulation.
• Good interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills

Ability To

• learn regulatory requirements & clinical trial design, data analysis and interpretation,
• work successfully within cross-functional teams,
• organize multiple work assignments and establish priorities
• Experience in standard and advanced statistical methods is preferred.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements & clinical trial design is preferred.

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.

Compensation Overview

Brisbane - CA - US: $188,730 - $228,701 Cambridge Crossing: $188,730 - $228,701 Princeton - NJ - US: $164,110 - $198,862 Seattle - WA: $180,520 - $218,751

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

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.

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