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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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

 Join us and make a difference.  We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Purpose:

The Medical Affairs Biostatistician will be part of a dedicated team within Global Biometrics & Data Sciences (GBDS), providing support to Medical Affairs for one or more compounds within a Therapeutic Area (TA).

He/She will be a member of a cross-functional team, contributing to the effective delivery of a very large and diverse book of work, across one or more BMS products within a TA and late stage pipeline assets with regards to publication and scientific congress support, non-registrational data generation including BMS medical sponsored trials or investigator sponsored  trials, data mining for identifying important new opportunities, developing responses to scientific requests for information from health care providers and key opinion leaders. 

Statisticians develop collaborative relationships and work effectively with the Global Biometrics & Data Sciences Leads, Planning and Execution Lead, medical leads, publication leads and other members of the study/indication team.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Effectively engages as a matrix team member on high level project teams to act as a scientific and strategic partner in the publication strategy and conference support

• Contributes to the effective delivery of a very large and diverse book of work, across one or more BMS compounds within a TA and late stage pipeline assets

• Independently leads the development and execution of statistical aspects for BMS medical sponsored clinical trials, including contribution to study trial design, analysis planning, study results presentation and interpretation, clinical study report authoring and publications.

• Provides statistical input on investigator sponsored trials

• Utilizes strong technical skills to address complex issues within a team

• Demonstrates knowledge outside of traditional statistical expertise in the clinical, medical and commercial environments

• Presents summary data and analyses to key stakeholders and review committees in a clear, concise, complete and transparent manner that provide influence on key development decisions

• Extensive technical knowledge of statistical methodology that is appropriately applied in trial design and data analysis for clear, concise, high-quality results.

• Takes accountability for ensuring quality in all planning, design and execution of assignments

• Develop less experienced statisticians in the team

Education/Experience:

• PhD degree in statistics or biostatistics or Master’s degree with relevant experience required.

• 5 years Pharmaceutical/R&D, including supporting Medical Affairs activities

• Expertise in statistical / clinical trials methodology as it relates to clinical development

• Capability to solve complex statistical problems

• Extensive data analysis planning, execution and delivery experience

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to the changing needs of the organization.

• Strong interpersonal skills evidenced in interactions with individuals at all levels of the organizationand demonstrated ability to develop relationships within the organization and leverage the formal and informal organizational structure to assist in goal achievement.

• SAS knowledge

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t 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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1581332

Updated: 2024-05-23 01:59:33.758 UTC

Location: Lawrence Township-NJ

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.