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Associate Director, Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
6+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
8 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Director, Biostatistics

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Requisition ID: R1601655
Employment Type: Full-time


Role Summary

The Associate Director, Biostatistics is a senior scientific leadership role responsible for providing statistical expertise across clinical development programs. The role contributes to clinical trial design, regulatory submissions, and overall drug development strategy while ensuring compliance with global regulatory and statistical standards.

The position includes both technical leadership and people management responsibilities, depending on assignment.


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Trial Design and Strategy

  • Collaborate in designing innovative and efficient clinical trials

  • Define study populations and endpoints aligned with study objectives

  • Contribute to clinical development strategy

  • Review and defend clinical protocols and statistical analysis plans


2. Statistical Analysis and Study Documentation

  • Independently author or review:

    • Study protocols

    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Scientific publications and related documents

  • Present statistical analyses in a clear, accurate, and transparent manner


3. Regulatory and Scientific Support

  • Provide statistical input for regulatory authority submissions

  • Support responses to health authority queries

  • Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and public disclosures


4. Study and Portfolio Management

  • Manage multiple clinical studies within a therapeutic area

  • Ensure consistency in statistical methodology across studies

  • Maintain compliance with internal SOPs and global regulatory standards


5. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Act as a scientific and strategic partner in cross-functional clinical teams

  • Collaborate with clinicians, regulatory teams, and data management teams

  • Support data-driven decision-making in clinical development programs


6. Leadership and Mentoring (if applicable)

  • Mentor and develop junior statisticians and team members

  • Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback

  • Support team capability development and training

  • Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment


7. Capability Development and Innovation

  • Expand expertise beyond statistics into clinical, regulatory, and commercial domains

  • Contribute to methodological innovation in clinical trial design and analysis

  • Participate in internal and external statistical communities of practice


Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics with 6+ years of experience
    OR

  • Master’s degree in Statistics or Biostatistics with 8+ years of experience


Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in SAS, R, or Python

  • Experience in advanced statistical modeling and clinical trial analysis

  • Strong capability in data manipulation, simulation, and visualization


Domain Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology

  • Experience in drug development lifecycle

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and interactions with health authorities


Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

  • Strong collaboration and leadership skills


Preferred Experience

  • Experience with regulatory submissions and interactions

  • Prior experience in people management is preferred for leadership roles


Role Nature

  • Senior-level scientific leadership position

  • Combines technical statistical expertise with strategic clinical development responsibilities

  • Works in a cross-functional, matrix environment

  • Ensures compliance with global regulatory and quality standards