Associate Director, Biostatistics

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science.In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

• Drive innovative and efficientstudydesign. Developstudydesigns that address study objectives that will support regulatory approval, medical researchand market access.
• Independently lead, initiate, and oversee the statistical support for the development of compounds within a therapeutic area
• Provides guidance and management to statisticians to ensure high quality and timely deliverables.
• Effectively engage as a matrix team member on high level development teams, to act as a scientific and strategic partner in the drugdevelopment process
• Present and defend complex statistical solutions to all levels of BMS governance,key stakeholdersand external regulatory bodiesin a clear, concise, complete, and transparent manner that provide influence on key decisions
• Contributeto Clinical Development Plans, leadGBDS relatedsubmission activities, and post-submission strategies/preparations/defenses.
• Provide statistical support and leadership to addresshealth authority request, publication, presentation, and other public release of information.
• Compliant with BMS processes and SOPs, adherence to global and project standards within an indication or therapeutic area and responsible for quality of deliverable
• Contribute to creation/maintenanceof andprovide training statisticaltopicsdepartmental SOPs.
• Provide guidance and management to statisticians to ensure high quality and timely deliverables.
• Manages a functional or projectbudget, andhas authority to allocate company resources according to project needs,set priorities,and ensure consistency and adherence to standards therein.
• Represent BMS at professional societies, and in industry-wide technical discussions
• Contribute to the statistical community of practice
• Provide active coaching to biostatistical team members when developing solutions to problems.
• Effectively communicate the GBDS Mission and Vision in a fashion that generates pride, excitement and commitment within GBDS.
• Enable a culture of inclusiveness, respect for diversity, compliance with process and allows for the questioningand challenging of others in a respectful and constructive manner.

Applicable to people managers

• Effectively engage as an employee advocate and management coach/mentor to team members - both internally and externally
• Provide leadership to empower and develop the team.
• Provide guidance to employee's development plans and carryout performance review and feedback.
• Develops performance metrics for staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhDor MS(9+years experience) in statisticsor biostatisticsor related scientific field withclinical trials, drug development, pharmaceutical industry or healthcare experience,
• Proficiency in scientific computing/programming (SAS, R or Python) and implementation of advanced statistical analysis, data manipulation, graphing & simulation.
• Excellentinterpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills
• Demonstrate expertise in applying knowledge of general and cutting edge statistical / clinical trials methodology to solve complex statistical problems in the clinical development area and ensure alignment with regulatory agencies and industry standards.
• Experienceinpreparingand participating inglobal regulatoryagency interactions
• Demonstrate excellent collaboration, organizational/ leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate development of approaches to enhance the Workforce Planning and Talent
• Management strategy of the internal and external talent pools within a therapeutic area.
  at least3years management (direct or matrix) experienceis preferred (for people manager position only)

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

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