Associate Director, Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb • Madison, WI

10d

About The Position

The Associate Director of Biostatistics is a member of cross-functional Development teams and contributes to clinical trial design, protocol development, analysis planning, interpretation of results, and preparation of regulatory submissions. With appropriate experience, this role may support a particular indication of an asset and works collaboratively with the Biostatistics indication/asset Lead and other cross-functional team members.

The role applies statistical and clinical-trial methodology throughout clinical development, supports multiple studies within an indication or therapeutic area, and contributes to project strategy and the broader statistical community. People-manager responsibilities, where applicable, include coaching and developing team members, supporting performance reviews and development plans, and establishing staff performance metrics.

Requirements

• PhD with at least 6 years of experience, or MS with at least 8 years of experience, in statistics, biostatistics, or a related scientific field.
• Experience in clinical trials, drug development, the pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare.
• Proficiency in scientific computing/programming using SAS, R, or Python, including advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing, and simulation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Expertise in statistical and clinical-trial methodology as it relates to clinical development, and ability to apply it within a relevant clinical-development framework.
• Good understanding of the regulatory landscape and experience participating in regulatory interactions.
• Collaboration, organizational and leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple work assignments, with strong project-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• People-manager experience is preferred for people-manager positions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on innovative and efficient clinical trial design, including selecting study populations and endpoints to address study objectives, and contribute to project development strategy.
• Defend protocols and analysis plans at internal governance reviews and independently review complex protocols.
• Independently author and/or review protocols, statistical analysis plans, clinical study reports, publications, and other study-level documents.
• Present summary data and analysis results clearly, concisely, completely, and transparently.
• Provide statistical support and leadership for health authority requests, publications, presentations, and other public releases of information.
• Manage multiple studies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards within an indication or therapeutic area.
• Apply statistical and clinical-trial methodology to clinical development.
• Develop knowledge beyond traditional statistical expertise, including in clinical, regulatory, and commercial environments, and apply it to study design.
• Engage effectively as a matrix team member and scientific and strategic partner in drug development.
• Follow BMS processes and SOPs, adhere to global and project standards, and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Contribute to the internal and external statistical community of practice.
• Develop and advise team members.
• Communicate the DQS Mission and Vision in a way that generates pride, excitement, and commitment within DQS.
• For people managers: serve as an employee advocate and management coach or mentor; empower and develop the team; guide employee development plans; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback; and develop staff performance metrics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid company holidays; some employee groups are also eligible for optional holidays and annual paid vacation.
• Depending on eligibility, 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 may participate in an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary cash incentives and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree