Director, Global Trial Lead at Bristol Myers Squibb
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Position Summary
The Director, Global Trial Lead (GTL) is accountable for strategic leadership and operational excellence of global clinical trials across all phases and therapeutic areas. The role sets the vision for successful trial execution, drives organizational strategy, and ensures alignment with business objectives, regulatory standards, and quality benchmarks. As a senior leader within Global Development Operations, the Director GTL provides critical decision‑making, risk management, and fosters continual improvement while mentoring future leaders.
Responsibilities
* Project Management
o Lead multiple, complex clinical trials, ensuring delivery of high‑quality data and regulatory compliance.
o Coordinate collaboration with internal study teams and vendors to meet timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
o Provide strategic input on feasibility and oversee operational activities.
o Identify and manage risks, balancing trade‑offs to achieve optimal outcomes.
o Manage study‑level budgets, contracts, and WBS for CROs and vendor partners.
o Engage in vendor selection, evaluation, and relationship management.
o Set performance metrics and use quality indicators to optimize trial execution.
o Maintain accurate data records in CTMS, eTMF, and other systems.
o Develop and enforce trial‑specific standards aligned with portfolio strategies.
o Lead change initiatives and cross‑functional best‑practice implementation.
* Study Input & Strategic Guidance
o Define and communicate strategic direction for global trial execution.
o Provide therapeutic and operational guidance on protocols.
o Consult across programs with risk mitigation focus.
o Monitor operational trends and advise proactive responses.
o Mentor global GDO study team members and develop future leaders.
* Budgeting & Resource Planning
o Drive upfront planning of timelines and budgets.
o Lead quarterly budget reviews and collaborate with finance.
o Approve and reconcile vendor invoices, accruals, and scope amendments.
o Resolve budget and timeline issues and manage resourcing needs.
* Program & Study Oversight
o Oversee strategic planning and execution of multiple trials.
o Provide lifecycle leadership from start‑up to close‑out.
o Lead cross‑functional study teams.
o Analyze metrics to optimize execution and align with objectives.
o Build strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred; BA/BS required.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical operations and global project management.
* Experience leading global trials and multi‑functional study teams at Director level.
* Experience managing CROs and external partners strategically.
* Proficiency in AI tools and familiarity with technological advancements preferred.
Key Competencies
* Global trial & project management expertise.
* Operational & budget oversight.
* Risk & quality management.
* Stakeholder & vendor engagement.
* Clinical & regulatory expertise.
* Systems & data management.
* Leadership & collaboration.
* Critical thinking & decision making.
* Accountability & results focus.
* Adaptability & resilience.
* Communication & relationship building.
Travel requirement up to 25%
We encourage candidates who may not meet all requirements to apply; you may be a step away from a transformative career.
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