Research Data Coordinator

Bristol Myers Squibb

Research Data Coordinator managing scientific datasets at Bristol Myers Squibb. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data management and compliance standards.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,890 - $156,179 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the accurate, complete and timely collection, delivery and tracking of analytical information from translational research, CRO or collaborating laboratories for analysis, reporting and presentation
Review clinical protocols and work closely with scientists and clinical data managers to develop and review all external laboratory study-related documents (e.g. Data Transfer Specifications, etc.)
Execute data management activities for external laboratory data for clinical studies
Coordinate, prioritize, track and complete project management activities
Manage vendor relationships, receipt of accurate data, and quality control of vendor deliverables pertaining to data transfers, communicating all discrepancies found
Work with research study teams to develop research information management plans that outline data capture, data flow, data queries, manual checks, and data listings needed to ensure data integrity
Participate in comprehensive data review activities in coordination with project and study teams
Collaborate with data scientists, computational scientists, biostatisticians and study scientists to resolve any data issues found during analysis
Perform data review, and generate data queries to sites or vendors when necessary
Make data, including interim data, available to research department personnel as required
Work with data scientists and engineers to develop data management and visualization tools, including gathering and defining user requirements and perform user testing
Support initiatives to create AI-ready and analytics-ready research datasets through data standardization, harmonization, annotation, and quality control best practices
Partner with data science and digital teams to improve data structures, ontologies, metadata frameworks, and interoperability standards
Contribute to the development of data governance practices supporting AI, advanced analytics, and broader digital transformation initiatives across R&D

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience in scientific data handling
Bachelor's Degree in life science, computer science, or related discipline
Strong understanding of data formats and common quality control practices
Proficiency in managing the organization of documents and tracking data deliveries, downstream locations, and error handling
Experience that represents strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to work independently and within a team, and exemplary critical thinking, analytical skills, and judgment
Proven ability to work in a team environment with clinical personnel, study monitors, computational biologists, biostatisticians, programmers, and medical writers
Savvy with AWS CLI and working within S3 or similar object storage systems
Familiarity with programmatically integrating and verifying data according to specifications using R and/or Python
Experience with implementing agentic AI for data ingestion and quality control, particularly Claude Code

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data Transfer SpecificationsData ReviewData QueriesData Governance PracticesData StandardizationData Visualization ToolsAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailProject ManagementError Handling

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCritical ThinkingTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkJudgment