Director, Biostatistics Hematology

Position Summary

Director of Biostatistics – The role is a senior member of a cross‑functional team, contributing to the development of compounds within a therapeutic area. The director drives the design of innovative and efficient clinical trials, selects populations and endpoints, and develops trial designs that support regulatory approval and market access.

• Drive innovative and efficient study design.
• Develop study designs that address objectives supporting regulatory approval, medical research, and market access.
• Independently lead, initiate, and oversee the statistical support for the development of compounds within a therapeutic area.
• Provide guidance and management to statisticians to ensure high quality and timely deliverables.
• Engage as a matrix team member on high‑level development teams, acting as a scientific and strategic partner in the drug development process.
• Present and defend complex statistical solutions to BMS governance, stakeholders, and external regulatory bodies in a clear, concise, complete, and transparent manner.
• Contribute to Clinical Development Plans, lead GBDS related submission activities, and prepare post‑submission strategies.
• Provide statistical support and leadership to address health authority requests, publication, presentation, and other public release of information.
• Ensure compliance with BMS processes and SOPs, maintaining global and project standards.
• Contribute to creation/maintenance of departmental SOPs and provide training on statistical topics.
• Manage a functional or project budget, allocating resources and setting priorities to maintain deliverable standards.
• Represent BMS at professional societies and participate in industry‑wide technical discussions.
• Coach biostatistical team members in developing solutions to problems.
• Communicate the GBDS Mission and Vision to foster pride, excitement, and commitment within GBDS.
• Enable a culture of candor, encouraging respectful questioning and constructive challenge of ideas.
• Act as an employee advocate and management coach/mentor, supporting staff development plans and performance reviews.
• Develop performance metrics for staff and guide employee development plans.

• PhD (9+ years experience) or MS (11+ years experience) in statistics, biostatistics, or a 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, and simulation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Expertise in applying general and cutting‑edge statistical/clinical trials methodology to solve complex statistical problems and align with regulatory agencies and industry standards.
• Experience preparing for and participating in global regulatory agency interactions.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience developing approaches to enhance workforce planning and talent management strategies within a therapeutic area.
• At least 3 years management (direct or matrix) experience (preferred for people‑manager positions).

Berkeley Heights – NJ: $216,570 – $262,434
Princeton – NJ – US: $216,570 – $262,434
Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility and performance.

Bristol Myers Squibb offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; flexible schedules; and well‑being programs such as the BMS Well‑Being Account and Employee Assistance Programs.

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