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Associate Global Trial Manager

10 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 14, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Global Trial Manager

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
Work Type: On-site / Hybrid (Site-by-Design as per role requirement)


About Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)

BMS is committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. Employees work on meaningful, challenging, and life-changing projects in a collaborative and innovative environment. BMS offers competitive benefits, flexibility, and growth opportunities across global teams.


Job Overview

The Associate Global Trial Manager (AGTM) supports global clinical trial delivery through study planning, execution, quality oversight, risk management, and cross-functional coordination. The role involves both execution and oversight, depending on the sourcing model.


Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management Responsibilities

  • Support study execution using performance metrics and quality indicators.

  • Monitor clinical activities and ensure adherence to processes and plans.

  • Manage or support study deliverables (timelines, study plans, CTMS updates).

  • Proactively identify risks and support the GTL in mitigation planning.

  • Solve routine issues; escalate complex challenges to GTL.

  • Communicate study progress, risks, and mitigations to GTL and leadership.

  • Support development and maintenance of study-level project management tools (issues log, risk plan).


2. Study Planning, Conduct & Closure

  • Manage set-up, development, and collection of study-level documentation.

  • Support GTL in ensuring eTMF accuracy, quality, and completeness.

  • Assist GTL in reviewing core study documents (protocol, ICF, CRF, CCG, study execution plans, DB specs, CSR).

  • Support feasibility and site/country selection using data insights.

  • Support recruitment/retention strategies.

  • Oversee study-specific CSR appendices.

  • Contribute to regulatory/IRB/IEC responses.

  • Assist in data review, protocol deviation tracking, and study trackers.

  • Participate in audits, CAPAs, and inspections.

  • May independently manage specific study types (NPP, HEOR, patient support programs).

  • Review vendor invoices, manage accruals, and support LSO/SOW updates.

  • Review study budgets and support financial forecasting.

  • Support vendor management and oversight.

  • Organize study team meetings and document minutes.

  • Support or lead study closure activities.


3. Leadership Competencies

  • Works independently with minimal supervision.

  • Proactively solves problems and supports GTL with foresight.

  • Facilitates collaboration across functions and teams.

  • Mentors junior Global Trial Associates.

  • Adapts well to different GTL working styles.

  • Maintains calmness during change or stress.

  • Contributes to data-driven decision-making.

  • Seeks involvement in global strategic discussions.

  • Motivates and influences team members positively.


4. Technical Competencies

  • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, drug development, and clinical trial processes.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

  • Experience using CTMS and eTMF systems.


5. Management Competencies

  • Demonstrated project management experience in pharma/healthcare.

  • Ability to handle multiple deliverables with shifting priorities.

  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

  • Situational flexibility to move between high-level and detailed tasks.

  • Confidence and professionalism in day-to-day challenges.


6. Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required in a relevant field.

  • Minimum 10 years of clinical research/global study operations experience.

  • Moderate familiarity with global regulatory submission timelines.

  • No prior formal project management certification required.

  • Experience with CTMS and TMF systems preferred.

  • Ability to travel up to 5%.


Work Model (On-Site Protocol)

  • Role may require 50% onsite presence depending on designation (“Site-by-Design”).

  • Travel to customer sites, meetings, or partners may be required for field-related activ