Associate Director, Statistical Programming

6 months ago


Hyderabad, India Bristol Myers Squibb Full time

Working with Us
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Associate Director, Statistical Programming, provides functional expertise and leadership to clinical project teams to lead statistical programming teams and support the development, regulatory approval and market acceptance of Bristol Myers Squibb products. This position is primarily responsible for the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for integrating, analyzing and reporting clinical data. Associate Director drives the development and implementation of innovative strategies and technologies for clinical trial programming. Associate Director develop collaborative relationships and work effectively within Global Biometrics & Data Sciences (GBDS), with external vendors and members of cross-functional development teams.

Associate Director, Statistical Programming, independently leads improvement initiatives under sponsoring of Therapeutic Area Head or Statistical Programming leadership team. They proactively plan, implement, and identify issues/risks and provide remediation strategies to facilitate decision making. Managers also lead the change management process (e.g. communication, training, stakeholder engagement).

This position includes functional management responsibilities. In this role, Associate Director, Statistical Programming, is responsible for managing employees: set objectives, manage performance, and provide meaningful coaching and feedback. They also support the evaluation and recruitment of potential employees.

Direct Reports: Yes, line manager of Statistical Programmers in addition to contractors and leased workers

Key Business Partners : Internal / External stakeholders, Project team members, Vendors

Key Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities:

Provides comprehensive programming leadership and support to complexclinical project teams and vendors, including deployment of programming strategies, standards, specifications and programmed analysis to comply with regulatory requirements, SOPs and work practices Drives the development and implementation of innovative strategies and technologies for clinical trial programming Independently develops, validates, troubleshoots, and maintains complex programs and utilities in accordance with predefined specifications and standards Leads the electronic submission preparation and review Develops unambiguous and robust programming specifications (e.g. ADaM specifications) Reviews planning documents (e.g., statistical analysis plan, data presentation plan, data review plan) to align with project objectives and ensures clarity and completeness of programming assumptions and requirements; Assesses document robustness and impact on programming activities

Improvement Responsibilities:

Drives, Identifies, leads, and supports opportunities to enhance processes and technology Communicates proactively and effectively around issues and risks and contributes to its remediation

Managerial Responsibilities:

Effectively recruits, manages, develops, evaluates, rewards, motivates, and retains direct reports, resulting in an increasing level of capabilities within GBDS Conducts objective setting, performance check-ins, and year-end discussions in compliance with BMS policies; aligns objectives, feedback and performance evaluation with manager Meets regularly with direct reports, focusing on project updates, development needs, issue resolution, and provides real-time coaching and feedback; holds staff accountable for quality and timeliness of programming activities; ensures staff is compliant with training requirements Communicates with manager regarding promotions, performance concerns, and retention risks Builds and maintains a network with stakeholders and peers to ensure cross-functional strategies and objectives intertwine and build upon each other to achieve resultsAct as extended member of Statistical Programming Leadership Team in sharing and building up the line function vision

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, computer science or life sciences required At least 10 years programming experience in industry including support of significant regulatory filings and minimum 5 years of experience in managing technical professionals in a regulated environment Proficient knowledge of drug development process, clinical trial methodology, regulatory guidance, industry standards, statistical concepts, and medical terminology used in the analysis and submission of clinical data  Broad expertise in statistical programming and in developing computing strategies In-depth understanding of clinical data structure (e.g. CDISC standards) and relational databases Demonstrated proficiency in using SAS to produce analysis datasets and TFLs and in using other software tools and applications (e.g. MS office, XML, Pinnacle 21) Demonstrated ability in processing of upstream data (e.g. multiple data forms, workflows, eDC, SDTM); Demonstrated ability in providing deliverables to meet downstream requirements, (e.g. ADaM, TFLs, e-submission components) Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with clinical team members #HYDDD

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 . Visit 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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