Associate Director, Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Collaborate in the design of innovative and efficient clinical trials, including study population and endpoint selection .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $189,670 - $229,834 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis and clinical trial methodology, with a strong background in drug development and regulatory compliance. Proficient in managing multiple studies while providing leadership and statistical support in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Statistics Or BiostatisticsClinical Trials ExperienceProficiency In SAS, R, Or PythonStatistical Analysis And Data ManipulationProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisClinical Trial MethodologyData ManipulationGraphingSimulationProtocol DevelopmentStatistical Analysis PlansClinical Study ReportsPublicationsRegulatory Interactions

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership AbilitiesCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Drug DevelopmentPharmaceutical IndustryHealthcareRegulatory LandscapeBMS ProcessesSOPsGlobal Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate in the design of innovative and efficient clinical trials, including study population and endpoint selection
Contribute to project development strategy
Defend protocols and analysis plans at internal governance reviews
Independently author and/or review protocols, statistical analysis plans, clinical study reports, publications, and other study-level documents
Present summary data and analyses clearly, concisely, completely, and transparently
Provide statistical support and leadership for health authority requests, publications, presentations, and public release 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 of clinical, regulatory, and commercial environments and apply it to study design
Engage as a matrix team member and scientific and strategic partner in drug development
Comply with BMS processes, SOPs, global standards, and project standards
Contribute to internal and external statistical communities of practice
Develop and advise team members
Communicate the DQS Mission and Vision
For people managers: advocate for employees, coach and mentor team members, provide leadership, guide development plans, conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and develop staff performance metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD with 6+ years’ experience or MS with 8+ years’ experience in statistics, biostatistics, or a related scientific field
Experience with clinical trials, drug development, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare
Proficiency in scientific computing/programming using SAS, R, or Python
Experience implementing advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing, and simulation
Expertise in statistical/clinical trials methodology as it relates to clinical development
Good understanding of the regulatory landscape and experience participating in regulatory interactions
Great interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills
Collaboration, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal abilities
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple work assignments
Strong project management skills
People manager experience is preferred for people manager positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires, subject to manager approval
3 optional holidays for eligible non-exempt, RayzeBio, and Puerto Rico employees
Paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support for people with disabilities
Flexible work models, including site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, and remote-by-design