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Sr Global Trial Acceleration Associate

Bristol Myers Squibb
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 June 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid 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

Sr Global Trial Acceleration Associate
Job ID: R1601397
Company:
Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Function: Clinical Trial Operations / Global Development Operations


Position Summary

The Senior Global Trial Acceleration Associate supports clinical trial execution by accelerating study start-up and operational processes across global development programs. The role focuses on improving trial timelines, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring documentation readiness, and supporting efficient site activation and study delivery.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Start-Up & Acceleration

  • Support end-to-end clinical trial start-up activities to enable faster study activation.

  • Coordinate key start-up deliverables including documentation, approvals, and site readiness.

  • Track and manage study timelines to ensure timely execution of critical milestones.

  • Identify and address bottlenecks in trial initiation processes.


Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Ethics Committees, and study teams.

  • Work closely with global and regional stakeholders to align study requirements.

  • Support communication between internal teams, CROs, and external vendors.

  • Ensure alignment of trial start-up activities across geographies.


Document & Compliance Support

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of study start-up documentation.

  • Support preparation and tracking of essential clinical trial documents.

  • Assist in maintaining compliance with:

    • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Internal SOPs

  • Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation traceability.


Site Activation Support

  • Assist in site identification and activation workflows.

  • Track site readiness and activation status across studies.

  • Support resolution of site-level operational issues impacting activation timelines.

  • Coordinate with CROs and site teams to ensure smooth initiation processes.


Process Optimization

  • Identify opportunities to improve trial acceleration processes.

  • Support implementation of best practices for study start-up efficiency.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within global trial operations.

  • Assist in standardization of processes across studies and regions.


Reporting & Tracking

  • Maintain trackers for study start-up progress and milestone completion.

  • Provide updates on study status to project teams and leadership.

  • Support data accuracy in clinical trial management systems.


Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related scientific discipline.

Experience

  • Prior experience in clinical trial operations, clinical research, or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

  • Exposure to study start-up or clinical trial coordination is an advantage.


Key Skills & Competencies

Clinical Operations Skills

  • Clinical Trial Start-Up

  • Site Activation & Feasibility

  • Regulatory & Ethics Processes

  • Study Documentation Management

  • GCP Compliance

Project & Coordination Skills

  • Timeline Tracking & Management

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Vendor/CRO Coordination

  • Process Improvement

Technical Skills

  • Clinical Trial Systems (CTMS preferred)

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

  • Data tracking and reporting tools

Soft Skills

  • Strong organizational ability

  • Attention to detail

  • Problem-solving mindset

  • Communication and stakeholder management

  • Ability to work in fast-paced global environments


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Early to mid-career clinical operations professional.

  • Strong interest in accelerating clinical trial timelines and operational excellence.

  • Comfortable working in global, matrixed environments.

  • Detail-oriented with strong coordination and tracking abilities.

  • Motivated by process improvement and efficiency in clinical research.


Career Focus Areas

  • Clinical Trial Operations

  • Study Start-Up & Site Activation

  • Global Clinical Development Support

  • CRO & Vendor Coordination

  • Trial Process Optimization