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Director, Global Trial Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
15+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Director – Global Trial Lead (GTL)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview:
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. With decades of experience in oncology, immunology, and cell therapy, BMS drives innovation across multiple therapeutic areas. BMS Hyderabad operates as a strategic global hub supporting clinical trial operations, research, and development activities, providing employees with opportunities to lead impactful, high-stakes projects in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Role Summary:
The Director, Global Trial Lead (GTL) is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and successful execution of global clinical trials across all phases and therapeutic areas. This senior leadership role drives organizational strategy, fosters innovation, manages risk, and ensures alignment with regulatory standards, business objectives, and quality benchmarks. The GTL serves as a key decision-maker and mentor, leading cross-functional global teams, vendors, and study stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality trial delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Study Oversight:

  • Provide global leadership for clinical trial execution, ensuring alignment with portfolio strategy and organizational objectives.

  • Lead multiple cross-functional study teams, vendors, and external collaborators to achieve successful study outcomes.

  • Define study-specific standards, trial execution strategies, and best practices to ensure operational consistency.

  • Oversee trial lifecycle from start-up to close-out, ensuring regulatory compliance, patient safety, and data integrity.

  • Evaluate innovative trial designs and provide operational guidance on protocol development and execution strategies.

Project & Operational Management:

  • Manage complex global trial budgets, contracts, scope of work (SOW), and vendor relationships at a strategic level.

  • Develop and maintain project management tools including action logs, issue trackers, and risk mitigation plans.

  • Monitor operational metrics and proactively identify and resolve challenges to optimize trial performance.

  • Lead process improvement initiatives and foster cross-functional collaboration to accelerate clinical trial delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement & Mentorship:

  • Serve as primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including CROs, AROs, and affiliates.

  • Mentor and develop global trial management team members and future leaders within the department.

  • Communicate strategic objectives, trial progress, and critical decisions across teams and leadership levels.

  • Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance across global teams.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and clinical risks to ensure trial continuity and quality outcomes.

  • Maintain compliance with GCP, GMP, and regulatory requirements; support audit readiness and regulatory inspections.

  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to navigate complex trial challenges and make informed decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred; BA/BS required.

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in clinical operations and global project management within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

  • Demonstrated leadership in managing global clinical trials, cross-functional teams, and strategic vendor partnerships.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial phases, regulatory standards, therapeutic areas, and operational best practices.

  • Experience in global budget planning, resource management, and risk mitigation for complex trials.

  • Proficiency in clinical systems such as CTMS, eTMF, and AI-driven trial management tools.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Travel Requirements:
Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required.

Why Join BMS:
BMS offers a unique opportunity to lead transformative clinical programs while fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Employees are empowered to deliver life-changing science in an inclusive, high-performing culture that values integrity, accountability, and diversity.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility:
BMS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and fostering an inclusive workplace. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process can contact adastaffingsupport@bms.com.

Learn More: BMS Careers