Senior Director, Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

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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 . This role leads biostatistics and serves as the DQS Lead, the quantitative authority on the global program team, translating complex data into clear, decision‑shaping insights that inform program strategy, governance, and regulatory decisions. The Senior Director is responsible for providing statistical input to development strategies, and effective implementation plans to support product development or market access objectives in a global organization. provides expertise and guidance in collaboration with cross-functional groups broadly across the organization in establishing study design and analyses and strategy, and institutes best practices with regards to planning, execution, interpretation and regulatory submission of clinical projects and studies. Provides guidance and management to statisticians to ensure high quality and timely deliverables. Manages resources, sets priorities, and ensures consistency and adherence to standards therein. Through matrix leadership across DQS functions, the DQS Lead ensures high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose execution, proactively manages risk, and partners with cross‑functional leaders to drive impactful, defensible decisions that accelerate delivery of medicines to patients. The Senior Director leads and develops teams in a matrixed global environment, sets priorities and allocates resources to protect portfolio milestones, and partners cross‑functionally to ensure compliant, scalable execution and an inclusive culture where talent can thrive

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews statistical analysis plans and ensures they are aligned with study objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provides expert statistical guidance into clinical development plans, clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submission documents and publications to ensure accurate deliverables.
• Provides statistical leadership and support for feasibility assessments, clinical development plans, complex study designs, regulatory meetings, submissions and follow up.
• Manages relationships with external partners and vendors to ensure the quality and timeliness of statistical deliverables.
• Leads the development and adaptation of new statistical methodologies in support of drug research and development, keeping current with regulatory guidance and requirements.
• Leads and oversees the biostatistics team, ensuring delivery of statistical analysis plans and reports for clinical trials.

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.
• Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include 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 and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees