Director, Biostatistics
Bristol Myers Squibb
6 days ago
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Position Summary
Director of Biostatistics, member of a cross-functional team contributing to Oncology compound development. Drives innovative and efficient clinical trial design (populations, endpoints, study objectives), supports Clinical Development Plans and submissions, and post-submission strategies. Guides and manages statisticians to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables; manages resources, priorities, and standards adherence.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive innovative/efficient study design supporting regulatory approval, medical research, and market access.
- Independently lead statistical support for Oncology compound development.
- Provide guidance/management to statisticians.
- Serve as a scientific/strategic matrix partner in drug development.
- Present/defend complex statistical solutions to governance, stakeholders, and regulators.
- Lead GBDS-related submissions and post-submission preparations/defenses; address health authority requests and public release (publications/presentations).
- Ensure compliance with BMS processes/SOPs and quality of deliverables.
- Contribute to departmental statistical SOPs; provide training.
- Manage functional/project budget and allocate resources based on project needs.
- Represent BMS in professional societies/technical discussions; contribute to community of practice.
- Coach team members; communicate GBDS Mission/Vision; support inclusive, respectful challenge culture.
People Manager (if applicable)
- Employee advocate/mentor; lead and empower team.
- Support development plans; performance reviews/feedback; develop staff performance metrics.
Qualifications & Experience
- PhD (9+ years) or MS (11+ years) in statistics/biostatistics or related field with clinical trials/drug development/pharma/healthcare experience.
- SAS, R, or Python; advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing & simulation.
- Strong communication, writing, organization, and collaboration.
- Expertise in statistical/clinical trial methodology aligned to regulatory/industry standards.
- Global regulatory agency interaction experience.
- At least 3 years management (direct or matrix) preferred (people manager only).
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Health coverage (medical/pharmacy/dental/vision); wellbeing support (BMS Well-Being Account, Living Life Better, EAP).
- Financial protection: 401(k), disability, life/accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal and survivor support.
- Paid Time Off: flexible time off (unlimited with approval) or 160 hours annual paid vacation (role/location-dependent).
Application Instructions
- If you’re interested but don’t perfectly match, you’re encouraged to apply anyway.
Director of Biostatistics, member of a cross-functional team contributing to Oncology compound development. Drives innovative and efficient clinical trial design (populations, endpoints, study objectives), supports Clinical Development Plans and submissions, and post-submission strategies. Guides and manages statisticians to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables; manages resources, priorities, and standards adherence.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive innovative/efficient study design supporting regulatory approval, medical research, and market access.
- Independently lead statistical support for Oncology compound development.
- Provide guidance/management to statisticians.
- Serve as a scientific/strategic matrix partner in drug development.
- Present/defend complex statistical solutions to governance, stakeholders, and regulators.
- Lead GBDS-related submissions and post-submission preparations/defenses; address health authority requests and public release (publications/presentations).
- Ensure compliance with BMS processes/SOPs and quality of deliverables.
- Contribute to departmental statistical SOPs; provide training.
- Manage functional/project budget and allocate resources based on project needs.
- Represent BMS in professional societies/technical discussions; contribute to community of practice.
- Coach team members; communicate GBDS Mission/Vision; support inclusive, respectful challenge culture.
People Manager (if applicable)
- Employee advocate/mentor; lead and empower team.
- Support development plans; performance reviews/feedback; develop staff performance metrics.
Qualifications & Experience
- PhD (9+ years) or MS (11+ years) in statistics/biostatistics or related field with clinical trials/drug development/pharma/healthcare experience.
- SAS, R, or Python; advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing & simulation.
- Strong communication, writing, organization, and collaboration.
- Expertise in statistical/clinical trial methodology aligned to regulatory/industry standards.
- Global regulatory agency interaction experience.
- At least 3 years management (direct or matrix) preferred (people manager only).
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Health coverage (medical/pharmacy/dental/vision); wellbeing support (BMS Well-Being Account, Living Life Better, EAP).
- Financial protection: 401(k), disability, life/accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal and survivor support.
- Paid Time Off: flexible time off (unlimited with approval) or 160 hours annual paid vacation (role/location-dependent).
Application Instructions
- If you’re interested but don’t perfectly match, you’re encouraged to apply anyway.