Associate Director, Global Trial Lead (GTL)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
Travel Requirement: Up to 25%
About Life at BMS
BMS provides challenging, meaningful, and life-changing work that transforms patients’ lives and accelerates careers. Employees engage in uniquely interesting work across all departments, with opportunities for growth, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation.
Work Environment Highlights:
Balance and flexibility
Competitive benefits and programs supporting professional and personal growth
Culture of inclusion, collaboration, and operational excellence
Position Summary
The Global Trial Lead (GTL) provides strategic and operational oversight for global clinical trials, ensuring studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
This role:
Contributes to study-level strategy and cross-functional alignment
Guides trial execution across all phases
Manages vendor relationships to ensure performance and quality
Leads global initiatives and supports Operational Portfolio Leads on trial and asset inquiries
Mentors GDO team members and influences decision-making at study and organizational levels
Note: Activities marked with * are specific to the Associate Director (AD), GTL level
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure trial delivery meets timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Provide strategic input on feasibility and oversee operational activities
Identify and manage risks, balancing cost, deliverables, and quality
Manage scope of work (SOW) for CROs and vendors, ensuring alignment with contracts and budgets
Participate in vendor selection and evaluation
Review, approve, and reconcile vendor invoices, accruals, and scope amendments
Monitor trial execution using performance metrics and quality indicators
Maintain accurate study records in systems such as Veeva CTMS, eTMF
Develop and enforce trial-specific standards and best practices
Study Input & Strategic Guidance
Provide therapeutic and operational guidance on protocols and execution strategies
Monitor operational trends and advise teams on proactive solutions
Mentor global GDO Study Team members in therapeutic areas
Support development of team members across the department
Budgeting & Resource Planning
Plan study timelines and budgets in partnership with cross-functional teams
Manage program-level vendor logistics and escalate resourcing needs
Lead quarterly budget reviews and collaborate with Finance for forecasting
Program & Study Oversight*
Oversee multiple clinical trials from start-up to close-out
Lead cross-functional Study Teams and coordinate across clinical and development departments
Analyze operational metrics to optimize trial execution
Build strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience
Education
BA/BS or equivalent degree in relevant discipline
Experience
Minimum 7 years in clinical operations and project management in pharma/healthcare, including multi-national experience
Experience in independently leading complex global clinical trials
Experience leading global, cross-functional teams
Experience managing CROs is preferred but not mandatory
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Technical Competencies
Global Trial & Project Management: Planning, execution, oversight, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and data quality
Operational & Budget Oversight: Site selection, recruitment, vendor coordination, resource planning, and cost optimization
Risk & Quality Management: Risk mitigation, GCP/GXP compliance, audit readiness
Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement: Communication, alignment, escalation management
Clinical & Regulatory Expertise: Knowledge of clinical trial phases, therapeutic areas, and global regulatory requirements
Systems & Data Management: CTMS and clinical systems utilization for tracking and decision-making
Management Competencies
Leadership & Collaboration: Build consensus, foster high-performing teams
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Solve complex problems and make informed decisions
Accountability & Results Focus: Deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget
Adaptability & Resilience: Manage change and conflict constructively
Communication & Relationship Building: Clear communication across global teams, strong stakeholder relationships
Work Environment & On-site Protocol
Roles may be site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, or remote-by-design
On-site presence is essential for collaboration and productivity in certain roles
Reasonable accommodations provided for employees with disabilities
Equal Opportunity & Compliance
BMS is an equal opportunity employer
Encourages applications even if requirements are not perfectly met
Recommends Covid-19 vaccination and boosters
Employment consideration for qualified applicants with arrest/conviction records per local laws
Data handled per applicable data privacy policies and regulations
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