Director, Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Drive innovative and efficient clinical study design .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $218,740 - $296,867 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in clinical study design and statistical analysis, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and strategic leadership in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to mentor teams and communicate complex statistical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Statistics Or BiostatisticsClinical Trials ExperienceProficiency In SAS, R, Or PythonAdvanced Statistical AnalysisDirect Or Matrix Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisData ManipulationGraphingSimulationStatistical MethodologyRegulatory Agency InteractionClinical Development PlansBudget ManagementStatistical SOPsTalent Management Strategies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal AbilitiesCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsLeadership Abilities

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcareClinical DevelopmentRegulatory ApprovalBMS ProcessesGlobal StandardsProfessional SocietiesStatistical CommunityProject StandardsWorkforce Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive innovative and efficient clinical study design
Lead and oversee statistical support for compound development within a therapeutic area
Develop study designs supporting regulatory approval, medical research, and market access
Contribute to Clinical Development Plans, submissions, and post-submission strategies, preparations, and defenses
Provide guidance, management, coaching, and mentoring to statisticians and biostatistical team members
Engage as a scientific and strategic partner on high-level development teams
Present and defend complex statistical solutions to BMS governance, stakeholders, and external regulatory bodies
Provide statistical leadership for health-authority requests, publications, presentations, and public information releases
Ensure compliance with BMS processes, SOPs, global standards, and project standards
Create, maintain, and provide training on departmental statistical SOPs
Manage functional or project budgets and allocate company resources
Represent BMS at professional societies and industry technical discussions
Contribute to the statistical community of practice
Communicate the GBDS Mission and Vision and foster an inclusive, respectful culture
Lead team development, performance reviews, feedback, and performance metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD with 9+ years of experience, or MS with 11+ years of 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
Advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing, and simulation
Expertise applying general and cutting-edge statistical/clinical trials methodology to solve complex statistical problems in clinical development
Experience aligning work with regulatory agencies and industry standards
Experience preparing for and participating in global regulatory agency interactions
Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, organizational, collaboration, and leadership abilities
Demonstrated development of approaches to enhance Workforce Planning and Talent Management strategies within therapeutic-area talent pools
At least 3 years of direct or matrix management 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) for U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
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, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs, depending on eligibility
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