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Manager, Informed Consent, Informed Consent Management

Bristol Myers Squibb
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 June 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, 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, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager – Informed Consent, Informed Consent Management
Job ID: R1603157
Company:
Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Function: Clinical Trial Operations / Informed Consent Management


Position Summary

The Manager – Informed Consent is responsible for overseeing end-to-end management of informed consent documentation across clinical trials. The role ensures compliance with global and local regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and BMS SOPs while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to maintain ethical and compliant patient consent processes.


Key Responsibilities

Informed Consent Document Management

  • Act as central triage for all study, country, and site-level informed consent (IC) language modifications.

  • Review and process consent document updates in accordance with BMS SOPs.

  • Track and assign requests for consent changes and related queries from ethics committees and health authorities.

  • Manage escalation of complex consent-related issues to relevant stakeholders.


Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Ethics Committees (ECs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and Country Operations teams.

  • Ensure alignment of informed consent templates and language across global studies.

  • Liaise with regional teams to ensure compliance with local laws and regulatory requirements.

  • Guide BMS and CRO teams on proper use of consent templates and materials.


Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

  • Support audit and inspection readiness related to informed consent documentation.

  • Identify and resolve complex consent compliance issues.

  • Ensure patient safety, data integrity, and specimen compliance in consent processes.


Subject Matter Expertise

  • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in informed consent management.

  • Provide guidance on consent interpretation, including:

    • Data and biospecimen use

    • Retention periods

    • Genetic and biomarker research consent elements

  • Support regulatory interactions involving consent language and biospecimen-related queries.

  • Negotiate or support consent language discussions with Health Authorities (HAs), IRBs, and ECs when required.


Process Management & Operations

  • Manage multiple concurrent consent-related requests and ensure timely resolution.

  • Prioritize and organize complex workflows in a fast-paced environment.

  • Support use of consent tracking platforms and clinical systems.

  • Ensure proper documentation within systems such as CTMS and eTMF.


Stakeholder Support & Issue Resolution

  • Provide guidance to internal teams and CRO partners on consent-related matters.

  • Resolve complex consent issues using critical thinking and regulatory understanding.

  • Support study teams during trial execution with consent-related expertise.


Optional Extended Responsibilities (Subset of Role)

  • Interpret consent language related to biospecimen and data usage.

  • Act as SME for biomarker and genetic consent frameworks.

  • Engage with Health Authorities/IRBs for consent-related discussions.

  • Ensure alignment of specimen/data use with participant consent agreements.


Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline.

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in:

    • Clinical trial operations, OR

    • Pharmaceutical/biopharma clinical development

  • Direct experience working with informed consent documents required.


Preferred Experience

  • Clinical specimen management or biobanking

  • Biomarker or genetic research exposure

  • Clinical trial systems (CTMS, eTMF)

  • Consent tracking platforms (e.g., Labmatrix)


Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Knowledge

  • Informed Consent Management

  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

  • Clinical Trial Operations

  • Regulatory & Ethics Committee processes

  • Biospecimen and data governance (preferred)

Operational Skills

  • Multi-tasking in complex environments

  • Workflow and escalation management

  • Risk identification and issue resolution

  • Documentation and compliance tracking

Communication & Collaboration

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Stakeholder management across global teams

  • Cross-functional coordination in matrix organizations

Digital & System Skills

  • Microsoft Office 365

  • Microsoft Teams

  • CTMS / eTMF systems

  • Consent tracking tools (e.g., Labmatrix or similar platforms)


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Experienced clinical operations professional with strong expertise in informed consent processes.

  • Comfortable managing complex regulatory and ethics-driven documentation workflows.

  • Strong understanding of global clinical trial compliance frameworks.

  • Detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to handle high-volume, time-sensitive tasks.

  • Effective communicator capable of coordinating across global stakeholders.


Career Focus Areas

  • Clinical Trial Operations

  • Regulatory Compliance (GCP)

  • Informed Consent & Ethics Management

  • Clinical Documentation Governance

  • Biospecimen & Data Compliance