Associate Director, Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb•Needham, MA

13h

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Associate Director 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. With appropriate experience, the Associate Director of Biostatistics can have responsibilities for supporting a particular indication of an asset. These individuals develop collaborative relationships and work effectively with the Biostatistics indication/asset Lead, and other cross functional team members.

Requirements

PhD (6+ years’ experience) or MS (8+ 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.
Great interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills
Expertise in statistical/clinical trials methodology as it related to clinical development and ability to apply to relevant clinical development framework
Good understanding of regulatory landscape and experience with participating in regulatory interactions
Demonstrate collaboration, organizational/ leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple work assignments, and strong project management skills

Nice To Haves

People manager experience is preferred (for people manager position only)

Responsibilities

Collaborates in design of innovative and efficient clinical trials, including the selection of study population/endpoints to address study objectives, and contributes to project development strategy
Defends protocols and analysis plans at internal governance reviews and provides independent reviews of complex protocols.
Independently authors and/or reviews protocol, statistical analysis plan, clinical study reports, associated publications, and other study level documents
Presents summary data and analyses results, in a clear, concise, complete, and transparent manner
Provides statistical support and leadership to address health authority request, publication, presentation, and other public release of information
Manages multiple studies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards within an indication or therapeutic area
Applies extensive knowledge of statistical / clinical trials methodology as it relates to clinical development
Invests in developing knowledge outside of traditional statistical expertise in the clinical, regulatory and commercial environments with demonstrated application to study design.
Effectively engages as a matrix team member on project teams, to act as a scientific and strategic partner in the drug development process
Compliant with BMS processes and SOPs, adherence to global and project standards within an indication or therapeutic area and responsible for quality of deliverable
Contributes to external and internal statistical community of practice
Develops & advises team members
Effectively communicates the DQS Mission and Vision in a fashion that generates pride, excitement and commitment within DQS.
Enables a culture of inclusiveness, respect for diversity, compliance with process and allows for the questioning and challenging of others in a respectful and constructive manner.
Effectively engages as an employee advocate and management coach/mentor to team members - both internally and externally
Provides leadership to empower and develop the team.
Provides guidance to employee's development plans and carries out performance review and feedback.
develops performance metrics for staff.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
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.
flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays (for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees)
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
an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.