Senior Statistical Programmer

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.

Location: Uxbridge, UK Hybrid Working: 50% Onsite Are you ready to turn clinical data into life-changing decisions? At Bristol Myers Squibb

, we believe that behind every dataset, every line of code, and every submission package, there's a patient waiting for a better option. As our

Senior Statistical Programmer

,

you

are one of the people who makes that happen. This isn't a role where your work disappears into a black box. Here, your programming expertise directly shapes how new medicines are developed, reviewed by regulators, and ultimately approved for patients around the world. That's a pretty remarkable thing to be part of. What you'll actually be doing You'll be a key technical voice within our

Global Biometrics & Data Sciences (GBDS)

function, working closely with cross-functional clinical teams, collaborating with external vendors, and owning your programming workload with real autonomy. This is a focused

individual contributor role

-

no line management

responsibilities — so you can put your energy exactly where it matters most: delivering high-quality, high-impact programming work. Day to day, that looks like: Writing and validating

SAS

programs to generate derived analysis datasets and clinical

Tables, Figures, and Listings (TFLs)

- work that feeds directly into regulatory decision-making Contributing to

electronic submission preparation

(think

NDA, BLA, MAA

) — real regulatory milestones that mark pivotal moments in a medicine's journey Reviewing and shaping key planning documents like

Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

and

Data Presentation Plans

, ensuring clarity and completeness before programming work begins - your input genuinely steers project direction Partnering with vendors on

programming standards, specifications, and file transfers

, building the kind of collaborative relationships that make complex programmes run smoothly Independently leading programming assignments across

multiple projects

with minimal supervision - you'll have real ownership and the trust to match it Spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across GBDS, contributing to initiatives that make the whole team better What you bring to the table We're looking for someone with a solid foundation and the drive to apply it meaningfully. Here's what we need: Education & Background A

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences Demonstrated industry experience in

statistical programming Core Skills & Knowledge Strong, proven proficiency in

SAS

for producing derived analysis datasets and

TFLs In-depth understanding of

clinical data structures

, including

CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM)

and relational databases Hands-on experience with

upstream data handling

- multiple data forms,

eDC

, workflow, and

SDTM Ability to deliver

downstream outputs

including

ADaM datasets, Data Definition Tables,

and

e-submission

packages Confidence with tools like

MS Office, XML

and

Pinnacle 21 A solid grasp of

regulatory, industry, and technology standards

- you understand why the rules exist, not just what they are Familiarity with

statistical terminology, clinical trial methodology, medical terminology, and protocol designs A genuine team player - you communicate well, build bridges across functions, and make the people around you more effective It'd be a bonus if you also have… Deep experience supporting

global regulatory filings (NDA, BLA, MAA)

within pharma clinical development Broad knowledge of the

end-to-end drug development process

and

global regulatory frameworks Experience with

R or

other statistical programming languages Familiarity with the

Linux operating system Why this role, why BMS, why now? Here, your skills aren't just technically valued - they're

mission critical

. You'll work in an environment that respects your expertise, gives you the autonomy to lead your own work, and connects your daily output to outcomes that genuinely matter. You'll gain: Exposure to the full clinical development lifecycle

, from data collection through to regulatory submission The chance to work with

industry-leading standards and technologies

in a global biometrics function A culture that actively encourages you to

identify improvements and champion change

- your ideas won't gather dust here Collaboration with talented, purpose-driven colleagues across

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