[Hiring] Associate Director, Biostatistics @Bristol Myers Squibb

Role Description

The Associate Director of Biostatistics at RayzeBio will play a crucial role in guiding the design, execution, and interpretation of statistical analyses for clinical trials, with the overarching goal of facilitating the successful development of innovative radiopharmaceutical therapies. This position requires not only a deep understanding of biostatistical methodologies but also the ability to provide strategic guidance and expert insights throughout the drug development process.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead biostatistician for clinical oncology projects, developing and executing statistical strategies, study designs, and analyses.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely communication and alignment of objectives.
• Identify and implement solutions to statistical and data analysis issues related to clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Author/own key statistical documents and outputs, including protocol statistical sections, SAPs, and TLF shells.
• Review study-related documents and review/validate vendor deliverables, including CDISC data specifications and TLF/analysis outputs.
• Work with internal programmers to support regulatory requests, DSUR/IB updates, and ad-hoc analyses as needed.
• Participate in the internal sponsor review of ongoing clinical data.
• Explore and pilot AI initiatives that enhance quality control and operational efficiency.
• Willing to travel approximately 10% of the time. Evening and weekend work will be involved.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Able to function in a highly regulated environment and to adhere to all RayzeBio guidelines and SOPs.
• Familiarity with statistical programming tools (e.g., SAS and/or R) and working knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM/ADaM), with the ability to review and interpret key statistical outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee vendors and ensure the quality, timeliness, and compliance of biometrics deliverables.
• Solid understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Applies AI to improve team execution and decision‑making.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Statistics or Biostatistics (PhD or MS).
• 6+ years (PhD) or 8+ years (MS) of biostatistics experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and work efficiency.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience in oncology clinical development.
• Prior experience with global regulatory submissions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation Overview

Remote - United States - US: $189,670 - $229,834. The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

• Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
• U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
• Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.