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Global Trial Acceleration Associate

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 21, 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

Global Trial Acceleration Associate – Hyderabad, India

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
Job Type: Full-time
Function: Global Clinical Operations

Role Overview

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, is seeking a Global Trial Acceleration Associate to support centralized operational activities across global clinical trials. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the efficient start-up, execution, and close-out of clinical studies while maintaining compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

The position interacts with cross-functional teams including clinical study sites, CRO partners, Country Trial Managers, Clinical Trial Monitors, and internal study teams, supporting essential clinical documentation and trial-related submissions throughout the study lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute centralized activities supporting global clinical trials, with a focus on essential clinical documentation.

  • Serve as the primary contact for regulatory documentation, ethics submissions, and essential document management.

  • Support outsourcing activities by collaborating with operational teams, vendors, and service providers to ensure compliant study execution.

  • Initiate and manage documentation required for global study start-up and site activation.

  • Conduct debarment reviews, investigator eligibility checks, and track decisions.

  • Oversee country and site-level activation activities, including final review and sign-off of activation checklists.

  • Provide quality control oversight for start-up processes as required.

  • Update and maintain clinical trial systems such as CTMS, eTMF, and vendor platforms.

  • Coordinate certified translations for study documents when required.

  • Support preparation of study-specific materials including pharmacy files and investigator site files.

  • Act as a centralized contact point for study teams during start-up and maintenance phases.

  • Continuously collect, verify, and manage essential clinical trial documentation.

  • Perform centralized review of Site Monitoring Visit reports, escalate issues, and ensure timely follow-up.

  • Support development and management of document templates and clinical submissions.

  • Assist with Clinical Study Report (CSR) distribution and Informed Consent Form (ICF) adaptations.

  • Perform additional responsibilities in support of global clinical operations.


Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Legal, Business Administration, or related discipline; an advanced degree is an advantage.

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical development or clinical operations experience within Pharma, Biotech, CRO, or similar industry settings.

  • Experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with at least 3 years of global on-site monitoring and report review preferred.

  • Prior therapeutic expertise (Oncology, Cardiology, Hematology, Immunology) is desirable.

  • Hands-on experience preparing and submitting regulatory documentation to IRBs/IECs and regulatory authorities.

  • Experience with clinical study start-up documentation and responding to regulatory queries.

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

  • Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and Clinical Trial Management Systems (Veeva Vault preferred).

  • Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders, work within cross-functional teams, and operate in a matrix environment.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • High adaptability in fast-paced and complex environments.


Life at Bristol Myers Squibb

BMS offers a career environment defined by innovation, scientific excellence, and meaningful impact. With a mission grounded in transforming patients’ lives through science, every role contributes to global clinical advancement. Employees benefit from:

  • Competitive benefits, services, and development programs

  • Strong emphasis on flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth

  • A culture built on integrity, inclusion, accountability, and innovation


Workplace and Flexibility

BMS roles follow a structured occupancy model, which defines whether employees work onsite, hybrid, field-based, or remote. For roles requiring onsite presence, regular attendance at assigned facilities is essential to ensure operational success and team collaboration.


Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

BMS is committed to an inclusive workplace. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process can request support at any stage. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of background or protected status.


Next Steps

If your profile aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications listed—even if not perfectly—you are encouraged to apply. This role may be the next step toward a career that is both professionally rewarding and impactful in the broader healthcare landscape.