Senior Statistical Programmer in London

Working with Us 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 recognises 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.

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.

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.
• Partnering with vendors on programming standards, specifications, and file transfers.
• Independently leading programming assignments across multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across GBDS, contributing to initiatives that make the whole team better.

What you bring to the table

• 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 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.
• Familiarity with statistical terminology, clinical trial methodology, medical terminology, and protocol designs.
• 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.
• Collaboration with talented, purpose-driven colleagues across global cross-functional teams.

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.