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Senior Manager, Biostatistics

Bristol Myers Squibb
4+ years
INR 18-28 LPA
Hyderabad
10 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Biostatistics is a key member of cross-functional clinical development teams and contributes to study design, protocol development, statistical analysis planning, interpretation of clinical trial results, and regulatory submissions. The role works closely with Biostatistics Leads and other functional stakeholders to support drug development programs.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Design & Statistical Planning

  • Collaborate in the design and methodology of clinical studies.
  • Contribute to protocol development and statistical analysis planning.
  • Support data interpretation and reporting of study results.

Documentation & Regulatory Support

  • Author and review:
    • Protocol synopses
    • Clinical trial protocols
    • Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs)
    • Case Report Forms (CRFs)
    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
    • Publications and study-level specification documents
  • Support regulatory submission activities.

Statistical Analysis

  • Perform and validate statistical analyses.
  • Apply standard and advanced statistical methodologies.
  • Recommend effective data visualizations and reporting strategies.
  • Conduct simulations and exploratory analyses when required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Communicate statistical findings to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Translate complex scientific questions into statistical approaches.
  • Explain statistical concepts to non-statistical stakeholders.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with BMS SOPs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain high-quality deliverables and project documentation.
  • Adhere to therapeutic area and project-specific standards.

Leadership & Mentoring

  • Develop and mentor junior team members.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
  • Promote continuous learning and professional development.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related scientific field (Fresh PhD accepted)
    OR
  • Master's Degree (MS) in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field with relevant experience.

Experience

  • Fresh PhD candidates are eligible.
  • MS degree holders require 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in:
    • Clinical Trials
    • Drug Development
    • Pharmaceutical Industry
    • Biotechnology Industry
    • Healthcare Research

Technical Skills

  • Strong programming proficiency in:
    • SAS
    • R
    • Python
  • Experience with:
    • Statistical modeling
    • Data manipulation
    • Simulation techniques
    • Data visualization
    • Clinical trial analysis

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Good scientific writing abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with advanced statistical methodologies.
  • Understanding of:
    • Regulatory requirements
    • Clinical trial design
    • Statistical analysis and interpretation
    • Drug development processes

Experience Requirement

Minimum Experience

  • Fresh PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics can apply.
  • MS Degree + 2 years of experience required.

Typical Candidate Profile

Most successful candidates generally have:

  • 2–6 years of biostatistics experience in pharma, biotech, CRO, or healthcare research.
  • Experience supporting Phase I-IV clinical trials.
  • Hands-on SAS and/or R programming expertise.

Why Join Bristol Myers Squibb?

Career Growth

  • Exposure to global drug development programs.
  • Opportunities to work on innovative therapies.

Collaborative Culture

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • Strong focus on mentorship and professional development.

Impact

  • Contribute directly to clinical research that improves patient outcomes worldwide.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Learning and development opportunities.

Work Model

Site-Essential

  • 100% onsite presence required.

Site-by-Design

  • Hybrid model with at least 50% onsite attendance.

Remote-by-Design / Field-Based

  • Travel required as needed for business purposes.

Core BMS Values

  • Passion
  • Innovation
  • Urgency
  • Accountability
  • Inclusion
  • Integrity

Mission

"Transforming Patients' Lives Through Science™"