Senior Director, Oncology Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb

Lead Biostatistics function at BMS providing statistical input for product development and market access. Manage a team, budgets, and ensure high quality deliverables in a global setting.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeCambridge Crossing • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $249,480 - $338,582 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages a functional or project budget, and has authority to allocate company resources according to the development needs of multiple compounds/indications within therapeutic areas, and sets priorities
Directs and guides statisticians to ensure high quality and timely deliverables
Compliant with BMS processes and SOPs, adherence to global and project standards
Ensures consistency and adherence to standards across therapeutic areas and projects
Key contributor to Clinical Development Plans, submissions, and post-submission strategies/preparation/ defense as needed
Represents the company in interfaces with regulatory agencies globally
Drives strategy for processes improvement, contributes to new departmental SOPs, and provides training on statistical topics and departmental SOPs
Participates in industry-wide technical discussions, and represents company in professional societies
Encourages new ideas, innovation, and continuous improvements across DQS
Anticipates potential issues and takes preventive measures; identifies and oversees the resolution for the team
Effectively engages as a matrix team member on high level development teams and acts as a scientific and strategic partner
Seeks and establishes new collaborations with cross-functional areas; maintains existing stakeholder collaborations
Contributes to functional goal setting and forward planning
Effectively communicates the DQS Mission and Vision in a fashion that generates pride, excitement and commitment within DQS
Enables a culture of inclusiveness, respect for diversity, compliance with process and allows for the questioning and challenging of others in a respectful and constructive manner
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MS (12+ 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
Excellent interpersonal, 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
Extensive experience in preparing and participating in global regulatory agency interactions
Demonstrate excellent collaboration, organizational/ leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate development of resourcing strategies and recruiting practices, working with senior leaders to define positions and organizational structure, and anticipating future requirements and specialty areas
At least 5 years management (direct or matrix) experience is preferred (for people manager position only)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical analysisdata manipulationgraphingsimulationSASRPythonclinical trials methodologydrug developmentperformance metrics

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillswriting skillsorganizational skillsleadership abilitiescollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkinginnovationteam empowerment

Certifications

PhDMS