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Associate Director, Global Trial Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 June 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development

Associate Director – Global Trial Lead (GTL)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb


Position Summary

The Associate Director, Global Trial Lead (GTL) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for global clinical trials across all phases of development. The role ensures studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, GCP guidelines, and company policies.

As a key leader within Global Development Operations (GDO), the GTL drives study execution, cross-functional collaboration, vendor oversight, risk management, and operational excellence while supporting both registrational and non-registrational clinical programs.

This position serves as a central point of accountability for study-level planning, execution, issue resolution, budget management, and stakeholder engagement across global clinical development programs.


Key Responsibilities

1. Global Clinical Trial Leadership

Study Execution & Oversight

  • Lead global clinical trials from study start-up through close-out.

  • Ensure timely delivery of study milestones, quality objectives, and regulatory commitments.

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to global cross-functional study teams.

  • Drive execution excellence across all study phases.

  • Ensure patient safety, data integrity, and protocol compliance throughout study conduct.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including:

    • Clinical Operations

    • Data Management

    • Biostatistics

    • Medical Monitoring

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Clinical Supply

  • Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

  • Establish strong partnerships with:

    • Clinical Research teams

    • Global Development Operations

    • Country Affiliates

    • CROs (Contract Research Organizations)

    • AROs and external vendors

  • Act as the primary escalation point for study-related operational issues.