Associate Director, Biostatistics

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Position Summary

The Associate Director of Biostatistics is a member of cross-functional Development teams and contributes to trial design, protocol development, analysis planning, interpretation of results, and preparation of regulatory submissions. With appropriate experience, the Associate Director of Biostatistics can have responsibilities for supporting a particular indication of an asset. These individuals develop collaborative relationships and work effectively with the Biostatistics indication/asset Lead, and other cross functional team members.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborates in design of innovative and efficient clinical trials, including the selection of study population/endpoints to address study objectives, and contributes to project development strategy

Defends protocols and analysis plans at internal governance reviews and provides independent reviews of complex protocols.

Independently authors and/or reviews protocol, statistical analysis plan, clinical study reports, associated publications, and other study level documents

Presents summary data and analyses results, in a clear, concise, complete, and transparent manner

Provides statistical support and leadership to address health authority request, publication, presentation, and other public release of information

Manages multiple studies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards within an indication or therapeutic area

Applies extensive knowledge of statistical / clinical trials methodology as it relates to clinical development

Invests in developing knowledge outside of traditional statistical expertise in the clinical, regulatory and commercial environments with demonstrated application to study design.

Effectively engages as a matrix team member on project teams, to act as a scientific and strategic partner in the drug development process

Compliant with BMS processes and SOPs, adherence to global and project standards within an indication or therapeutic area and responsible for quality of deliverable

Contributes to external and internal statistical community of practice

Develops & advises team members

Effectively communicates the DQS Mission and Vision in a fashion that generates pride, excitement and commitment within DQS.

Applicable to people managers

Effectively engages as an employee advocate and management coach/mentor to team members - both internally and externally

Provides leadership to empower and develop the team.

Provides guidance to employee's development plans and carries out performance review and feedback. develops performance metrics for staff.

Qualifications & Experience

PhD (6+ years’ experience) or MS (8+ years’ experience) in statistics or biostatistics or related scientific field with clinical 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.

Great interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational skills

Expertise in statistical/clinical trials methodology as it related to clinical development and ability to apply to relevant clinical development framework

Good understanding of regulatory landscape and experience with participating in regulatory interactions

Demonstrate collaboration, organizational/ leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple work assignments, and strong project management skills

People manager experience is preferred (for people manager position only)

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Compensation Overview:

Cambridge Crossing: $218,120 - $264,308 
Princeton - NJ - US: $189,670 - $229,834 
Seattle - WA: $208,640 - $252,824


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​ Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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