SDTM Operations and Programming
Listed on 2026-09-01
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IT/Tech
AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Engineering
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here uniquely interesting work happens every day in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it.
Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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. Read more: code doesnt just run. It helps get life-changing medicines to patients.
At Bristol Myers Squibb we believe that behind every clean dataset every validated submission package every regulatory approval - theres a person who made it possible. That person could be you.
Were looking for a
Senior SDTM Statistical Programmer
to join our team - someone whos ready to stop justdeliveringwork and start genuinelyleadingit.
So what does this actually mean for you
- Youll own something that matters - This isnt a role where youre handed a ticket and told to close it. Youll be the
technical lead
on assigned studies - shaping SDTM strategies from protocol review all the way through to global regulatory submission. Youll see the full picture and your fingerprints will be on deliverables that directly support medicines reaching patients around the world. - Youll solve real complex problems - not just tick boxes - Root cause analysis cross-functional stakeholder collaboration data integration from CRF and non-CRF sources - this role puts you at the intersection of
science
data and process
. Youll build the kind of deep end-to-end understanding that makes you genuinely invaluable not just technically but strategically. - Youll be at the frontier of where the industry is going - SDTM automation. Metadata-driven processes. Agentic AI workflows. These arent buzzwords here - theyre part of how were transforming clinical data operations. Youll be actively engaged with
emerging technologies keeping your skills sharp and future-proof in a field thats evolving fast. - Youll lead people not just processes - Youll provide guidance and quality oversight to team members and manage CRO and vendor programming activities. Whether its mentoring a junior programmer or partnering with a cross-functional study team youll develop the kind of
leadership presence
that accelerates careers - yours included. - Youll contribute to global regulatory success - Every eCRT submission package you build every Pinnacle 21 validation report you interpret every SDTM specification you design it all feeds into
global regulatory filings and approvals
. Few roles let you see your technical work translate so directly into real-world impact.
What youll bring to the table
- 4 years
of pharmaceutical or CRO experience as a SAS Programmer supporting clinical trials and regulatory submissions - Deep expertise in
CDISC/SDTM standard sand a thorough understanding of the clinical development lifecycle - Exceptional SAS programming skills (Base Stat Graph) and comfort working across complex multi-source data environments
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams managing timelines and driving quality outcomes
- A degree in a relevant scientific discipline (BA/BS or above)
- The agility to adapt quickly prioritise effectively and lead through ambiguity because clinical development rarely stands still
Why BMS
Because here your work is more than a deliverable. Its part of a mission to
transform patients lives through science
. Youll work alongside some of the most talented minds in the industry supported by a culture that values innovation collaboration and the courage to take on the hardest problems in medicine.
Youll grow your technical expertise build your leadership profile and know with certainty that what you do every day genuinely matters.
Ready to lead from the data up
Apply now and bring your SDTM expertise to work that changes lives
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt 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 a supportive culture promoting global participation 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.
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