Bristol Myers Squibb
Pharmaceutical
AssociateDirector,GlobalTrialLead
“Associate Director, Global Trial Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb. Skills: Global Trial Management, Operational Oversight, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement. Provide strategic and operational oversight for global clinical trials. Ensure clinical trial delivery meets timelines, budgets, and quality”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring trials are executed with excellence—on time, within budget, and in compliance; Uphold performance and quality with vendors; Driving delivery of registrational and non-registrational studies; Ensure financial accuracy and efficiency; Ensure trial continuity; Ensure readiness for submissions and compliance with global standards; Support decision-making; Prioritize patient safety and data integrity; Deliver on time and within budget
Industry & Context.
Issue and risk resolution; Solves complex problems; Makes timely, informed decisions
Travel requirement: up to 25%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 7 years of experience clinical operations roles and project management in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including multi-national experience, Experience in independently leading complex global clinical trials, demonstrating knowledge of the study and program strategy, Experience leading global and multi-functional teams
Nice to Have
Experience in managing CROs
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic and operational oversight for global clinical trials
Ensure clinical trial delivery meets timelines
Manage scope of work for CROs and Vendor Partners
and reconcile vendor invoices
Maintain and ensure accurate data records in study management systems
Develop and enforce trial-specific standards
Lead development and execution of best practices
Establish and maintain study-level project management tools
Offer therapeutic and operational guidance on study protocols
Provide consultation across programs/studies
Monitor trends in clinical operations
Mentor global GDO Study Team members
Drive upfront planning of study timelines and budgets
Manage program-level vendor logistics
Identify and resolve issues impacting budget and timeline adherence
Lead quarterly budget reviews
Oversee strategic planning and execution of multiple clinical trials
Provide lifecycle leadership and oversight from start-up to close-out
Lead cross-functional Study Teams
Analyze operational metrics to optimize study execution
Identify organizational and procedural challenges
Build and maintain strategic partnerships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Spearheads collaboration with internal study teams and vendors; Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure timely knowledge and information sharing; Drives cross-functional teams toward shared goals; Builds consensus and fosters an inclusive, high-performing culture; Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Manages communications, escalations, and alignment across functions and geographies; Builds strong, trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly across global teams
Process & Methodology
Project Management, Planning, Execution, Oversight, Progress tracking, Scope management, Budget management, Timeline adherence, Risk mitigation plans, Action logs, Decision trackers, Issue registers
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