Manager - Statistical Programming

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Position Summary Statistical programmers provide comprehensive programming expertise to clinical project teams to support the development, regulatory approval and market acceptance of BMS products. This position is primarily responsible for the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for integrating, analyzing and reporting clinical data. Statistical programmers develop collaborative relationships and work effectively within DQS, with external vendors and members of cross-functional development teams. This position reports to a Statistical Programming Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Duties/Responsibilities Provides comprehensive programming support for project teams, including development of programming strategies, standards, specifications, and programmed analysis. Drives the development and implementation of innovative strategies and technologies for flexible clinical trial programming. Reviews key planning documents (e.g., protocol, statistical analysis plan, data presentation plan, data review plan) to ensure alignment with development team objectives and clarity and completeness of programming assumptions and requirements. Supports the development of unambiguous and robust programming specifications for internal and external programming work. Communicates effectively with DQS project and functional leadership concerning project issues (e.g. data, technical, timelines). Interacts with vendors regarding project standards, programming conventions, programming specifications and file transfers. When necessary, provides technical guidance to vendors supporting analysis and reporting (A&R) work. Provides support for acceptance of vendor deliverables. Builds successful partnerships and seamless interfaces within DQS and the broader Global Drug Development (GDD) organization. Provides timely and effective communication to project team members, highlighting DQS goals and priorities, ensuring work efforts parallel departmental objectives. Provides leadership for ensuring quality of DQS deliverables by consistently applying A&R standards and complying with regulatory requirements, guidance and corporate and departmental SOPs and work practices. Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and consistency within DQS and across GDD. Contributes to globalization, improvement and standardization of processes, standards, and tools.