Bristol Myers Squibb · 1 day ago
Director, Global Trial Lead
Madison, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$213K/yr - $258K/yr
10+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Director, Global Trial Lead is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational excellence of global clinical trials, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and oversight for multiple, complex clinical trials and programs, ensuring delivery of high-quality data and regulatory compliance
Spearheads collaboration with internal study teams and vendors to ensure clinical trial delivery meets established timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks
Provides strategic input on study feasibility and oversees operational activities of internal and external contributors
Serves as a decision maker for complex issues, Identifies and proactively manages risks, balancing trade-offs between cost, deliverables, and quality, and timelines to achieve optimal outcomes
Manages the highest value study level budgets, contracts, and scope of work (SOW) for CROs and Vendor Partners
Participates in vendor selection and evaluation processes. Oversees vendor and partner relationships at a strategic level, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and organizational standards
Sets and monitors performance metrics, proactively identifying and resolving operational challenges. Utilizes quality indicators to monitor and optimize trial execution
Maintains and ensures accurate data records in study management systems such as Veeva (i.e. CTMS, eTMF, etc.)
Establishes and maintains study-level project management tools, including action logs, decision trackers, issue registers, and risk mitigation plans
Develops and enforces trial-specific standards aligned with broader portfolio strategies to promote operational consistency
Leads organizational change initiatives, drives development and execution of cross-functional and global best practices
Fosters robust cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely and effective sharing of knowledge and information
Champions breakthrough innovation, consistently seeking transformative solutions that surpass conventional approaches, always aiming for greater acceleration
Inspires a forward-looking vision that integrates therapeutic area, program, and asset perspectives, actively promoting the exchange of best practices and lessons learned to drive accelerated progress
Defines and communicates the strategic direction for global clinical trial execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and portfolio priorities
Offers therapeutic and operational guidance on study protocols and execution strategies
Provides consultation across programs/studies with a focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence
Monitors trends in clinical operations and advises teams on proactive responses
Mentors global GDO Study Team members within assigned therapeutic areas and others, as applicable. Supports building a pipeline of future leaders within Global Trial Management
Fosters an inclusive, high-performing team culture, promoting collaboration, accountability, and resilience
Champions a culture of critical thinking, innovation, and operational excellence
Drives upfront planning of study timelines and budgets in partnership with cross-functional teams
Leads quarterly budget reviews, flagging anticipated variances for assigned trials and collaborating with Finance on forecasting
Approves and reconciles vendor invoices, accruals, and scope amendments. Ensuring alignment with contractual terms, budgetary targets, and quality standards
Identifies and resolves issues impacting budget and timeline adherence
Manages study/program level and vendor logistics and escalates resourcing needs appropriately
Oversees strategic planning and execution of multiple clinical trials, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. This may include program/study oversight for multiple clinical trials
Provides lifecycle leadership and oversight from start-up to close-out phases
Leads cross-functional Study Teams and coordinates with clinical, regulatory and development departments
Analyzes operational metrics to optimize study execution and ensure alignment with franchise objectives
Identifies organizational and procedural challenges, proposing actionable solutions
Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Research, Affiliates) and external collaborators (e.g., CROs, AROs)
Qualification
Required
BA/BS required
Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical operations and global project management roles in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including multi-national experience
Experience in leading global clinical trials and programs at the Director level demonstrating strong knowledge of the study and program strategy
Experience leading global and multi-functional study teams
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)
Experience in managing CROs and external partners at a strategic level
Proficiency in AI tools and familiarity with technological advancements
Benefits
Health Coverage Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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