Senior Statistical Programmer
Job Summary
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent 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. Youll 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: you ready to turn clinical data into life-changing decisions
At Bristol Myers Squibb we believe that behind every dataset every line of code and every submission package theres a patient waiting for a better option. As ourSenior Statistical Programmeryouare one of the people who makes that happen.
This isnt a role where your work disappears into a black box. Here your programming expertise directly shapes how new medicines are developed reviewed by regulators and ultimately approved for patients around the world. Thats a pretty remarkable thing to be part of.
What youll actually be doing
Youll be a key technical voice within ourGlobal Biometrics & Data Sciences (GBDS)function working closely with cross-functional clinical teams collaborating with external vendors and owning your programming workload with real autonomy.
This is a focused individual contributor role - no line management responsibilities so you can put your energy exactly where it matters most: delivering high-quality high-impact programming work.
Day to day that looks like:
- Writing and validatingSAS programsto generate derived analysis datasets and clinicalTables Figures and Listings (TFLs)- work that feeds directly into regulatory decision-making
- Contributing toelectronic submission preparation(thinkNDA BLA MAA) real regulatory milestones that mark pivotal moments in a medicines journey
- Reviewing and shaping key planning documents likeStatistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)andData Presentation Plans ensuring clarity and completeness before programming work begins - your input genuinely steers project direction
- Partnering with vendors onprogramming standards specifications and file transfers building the kind of collaborative relationships that make complex programmes run smoothly
- Independently leading programming assignments acrossmultiple projectswith minimal supervision - youll have real ownership and the trust to match it
- Spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across GBDS contributing to initiatives that make the whole team better
What you bring to the table
Were looking for someone with a solid foundation and the drive to apply it meaningfully. Heres what we need:
Education & Background
- ABachelors degree in Statistics Biostatistics Mathematics Computer Science or Life Sciences
- Demonstrated industry experience instatistical programming
Core Skills & Knowledge
- Strong proven proficiency inSASfor producing derived analysis datasets andTFLs
- In-depth understanding ofclinical data structures includingCDISC standards(SDTM ADaM) and relational databases
- Hands-on experience withupstream data handling- multiple data formseDC workflow andSDTM
- Ability to deliverdownstream outputsincludingADaM datasetsData Definition Tables ande-submissionpackages
- Confidence with tools likeMS OfficeXML andPinnacle 21
- A solid grasp ofregulatory industry and technology standards- you understand why the rules exist not just what they are
- Familiarity withstatistical terminologyclinical trial methodologymedical terminology andprotocol designs
- A genuine team player - you communicate well build bridges across functions and make the people around you more effective
Itd be a bonus if you also have
- Deep experience supportingglobal regulatory filings (NDA BLA MAA)within pharma clinical development
- Broad knowledge of theend-to-end drug development processandglobal regulatory frameworks
- Experience withRor other statistical programming languages
- Familiarity with theLinux operating system
Why this role why BMS why now
Here your skills arent just technically valued - theyremission critical. Youll work in an environment that respects your expertise gives you the autonomy to lead your own work and connects your daily output to outcomes that genuinely matter.
Youll gain:
- Exposure to the full clinical development lifecycle from data collection through to regulatory submission
- The chance to work withindustry-leading standards and technologiesin a global biometrics function
- A culture that actively encourages you toidentify improvements and champion change- your ideas wont gather dust here
- Collaboration with talented purpose-driven colleagues acrossglobal cross-functional teams
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients lives through science every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture promoting global participation in clinical trials while our shared values of passion innovation urgency accountability inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases. Our medicines are helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immu ... View more