Bristol Myers Squibb
Statistical Programmer
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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more at careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
Uxbridge, UK
Hybrid Working - 50% Onsite
Your Code Could Help Save a Life
At Bristol Myers Squibb, the programs you write, the datasets you build, and the outputs you validate feed directly into the regulatory submissions that bring new medicines to patients who need them most.
This isn't just a programming job. It's a chance to sit at the intersection of data science and drug development - where your technical precision has a real, measurable impact on clinical outcomes around the world.
What Your Day-to-Day Actually Looks Like
You'll be embedded within our Global Biometrics & Data Sciences (GBDS) team, working closely with clinical project teams, external vendors, and cross-functional colleagues across the full drug development lifecycle. No two days are the same, but here's a flavour of what you'll be doing:
- Writing and validating SAS/R programs to produce derived analysis datasets and the tables, listings, and figures (TFLs) that underpin clinical evidence — knowing that every output you produce is held to the highest standard of accuracy
- Contributing to regulatory submissions (think NDAs, BLAs, MAAs) - this is your chance to be part of the team that gets a medicine over the line
- Reviewing key planning documents like Statistical Analysis Plans, so you're always connected to the bigger picture and can anticipate exactly what's needed before it's needed
- Leading programming assignments independently across multiple projects - you'll have real ownership here, not just task tickets
- Spotting and driving efficiencies - if you see a smarter way to do something, we want to hear it
What You Bring To The Table
You're not just a coder. You're someone who understands why the data matters and takes pride in getting it right.
You'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a Life Sciences discipline
- At least 2 years of industry programming experience
- Solid, demonstrable proficiency in SAS for producing derived datasets and TFLs
- A firm grasp of CDISC standards, clinical data structures, and relational databases
- Hands-on experience with SDTM, ADaM, Data Definition Tables and e-submissions
- Familiarity with tools like Pinnacle 21, XML, and MS Office
- A working knowledge of regulatory and industry standards - you understand the rules and the reasons behind them
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Bonus points if you have:
- Experience supporting regulatory filings (NDA, BLA or MAA) within a pharma environment
- Comfort working with R or R-Shiny - we're evolving and so should our toolkit
- Exposure to real-world data or real-world evidence - this space is growing fast and your experience here will be genuinely valued
Why BMS — And Why Now?
- The work matters. BMS has a pipeline of innovative therapies in oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease. When you're programming analysis datasets here, you're directly contributing to treatments that are changing and saving patients' lives.
- You'll grow. With exposure to global regulatory submissions, cutting-edge data standards, and a collaborative team that spans the globe, this role is a genuine accelerator for your career in clinical programming.
- You'll have balance. Our hybrid model means 50% of your time is onsite in our modern Uxbridge office - enough face time to build strong relationships and stay connected to the team, with the flexibility to do your best focused work from home too.
- You'll be heard. We actively encourage our programmers to identify efficiency gains and contribute to improvement initiatives. Your ideas won't disappear into a suggestion box - they'll be acted on.
Ready to Write Code That Matters?
If you're a detail-driven, self-motivated statistical programmer who wants your work to mean something, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's talk about how your skills can help us change patients' lives - one dataset at a time.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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.
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On-site Protocol
BMS has an 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.
Supporting People With Disabilities
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