Bristol Myers Squibb
Healthcare
AssociateDirector,GlobalTrialLead
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“Associate Director, Global Trial Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb. Skills: Global trial management, Clinical operations, Budget oversight, Risk management. Provide strategic oversight for global clinical trials. Ensure trials execute on time”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality data; Ensure timely delivery; Optimize trial execution; Ensure financial accuracy; Ensure efficiency
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Risk mitigation; Problem identification; Solution proposal
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Global clinical trials expertise, 5+ years clinical operations, Bachelor's degree
Nice to Have
Master's degree, PhD
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic oversight for global clinical trials
Ensure trials execute on time
Ensure trials execute within budget
Ensure trials execute in compliance
Guide trial execution across all phases
Manage vendor relationships
Lead global initiatives
Support Operational Portfolio Leads
Influence decision-making
Drive delivery of studies
Spearhead collaboration with study teams
Ensure clinical trial delivery meets benchmarks
Provide strategic input on study feasibility
Oversee operational activities
Identify and manage risks
Balance trade-offs between cost
Manage scope of work for CROs
Ensure alignment with contractual terms
Participate in vendor selection
Evaluate vendor performance
Approve vendor invoices
Reconcile vendor invoices
Monitor and optimize trial execution
Maintain accurate data records
Develop and enforce trial-specific standards
Promote operational consistency
Lead development of best practices
Establish study-level project management tools
Maintain decision trackers
Maintain issue registers
Maintain risk mitigation plans
Share knowledge and information
Offer therapeutic guidance on study protocols
Offer operational guidance on study protocols
Provide consultation on risk mitigation
Provide consultation on operational excellence
Advise teams on proactive responses
Mentor global GDO Study Team members
Support development of others
Drive upfront planning of study timelines
Drive upfront planning of study budgets
Manage program-level vendor logistics
Escalate resourcing needs
Resolve issues impacting budget adherence
Resolve issues impacting timeline adherence
Lead quarterly budget reviews
Flag anticipated variances
Collaborate with Finance on forecasting
Oversee strategic planning of clinical trials
Oversee execution of clinical trials
Ensure timely deliverables
Ensure high-quality deliverables
Provide lifecycle leadership
Provide oversight from start-up to close-out
Lead cross-functional Study Teams
Coordinate with clinical departments
Coordinate with development departments
Analyze operational metrics
Optimize study execution
Ensure alignment with franchise objectives
Propose actionable solutions for challenges
Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders
Build strategic partnerships with external collaborators
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal study teams; External contributors; Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; External collaborators; Clinical Research; Affiliates; CROs; AROs
Process & Methodology
Project management, Timeline management, Budget management, Scope management, Risk management, Quality management, Vendor management, Performance metrics, Action logs, Decision trackers, Issue registers, Risk mitigation plans
Full Job Description
**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 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: [careers.bms.com/working-with-us](https://careers.bms.com/working-with-us). Position Summary The Global Trial Lead (GTL) provides strategic and operational oversight for global clinical trials, ensuring they are executed with excellence—on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. This role serves as a key leader within Global Development Operations (GDO), contributing to study-level strategy, cross-functional alignment, and issue and risk resolution. The individual guides trial execution across all phases and manages relationships with vendors to uphold performance and quality. This role may also lead global initiatives, support Operational Portfolio Leads on asset, trial and/or therapeutic-level inquiries, and influence decision-making at both study and organizational levels. The Global Trial Lead plays a pivotal part in driving delivery of registrational and non-registrational studies, with broad impact across therapeutic areas and global teams. Note: The Global Trial Lead (GTL) role has several levels, activities listed with an * are specific to the
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