Global Trial Manager
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: .Responsibilities:This involves a combination of execution and oversight, dependent on the sourcing model, to ensure deliverables and may include, but are not limited to, the following:Project Management
- Directs and delegates to assigned Global Trial Management staff as applicable.
- Drives study execution utilizing available performance metrics and quality indicators (e.g. CTMS, eTMF reports, RBM reports), and study milestones and drivers.
- Develops, manages, and maintains study deliverables (i.e. timelines, study plans, etc.) through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders using data and strong interpersonal influencing skills to make robust data driven decisions
- Proactively identifies potential risks, develops/implements actions, and makes the appropriate trade-offs of balancing risks with study deliverables and costs.
- Maintains and updates data as appropriate in project management tools including CTMS.
- Informs operational program lead(s) and other leadership (as appropriate) on overall clinical trial plans and recruitment status and raises potential issues/mitigation.
- Requires minimal oversight to lead/manage projects.
- Identifies, participates and/or leads initiatives with cross-functional/global teams.
- Leads Study Team meetings, defines the agenda, captures meeting minutes, and facilitates cross-functional discussions.
- Creates, maintains, and implements project management tools at the study level (e.g. actions, decisions, issues log and risk management plan).
- Provides input to data, protocol deviation review, and patient tracker.
- Provides strategic input into Study Team – e.g., on study documents.
- Collaborates with CSO on global investigational product [IP] supply forecasting/management.
- Participates in the subject recruitment/retention strategy and related initiatives (e.g. recruitment material).
- Participates in clinical service provider (vendor) selection, specification development, and management / oversight.
- Oversees TMF set-up, ongoing quality review, and operational oversight memo and requests final reconciliation.
- Oversees eCOA activities throughout the lifecycle of the study.
- Provides input to and reviews study training for Study Team, investigational sites, and vendors in collaboration with the Clinical Scientist.
- Oversee study specific CSR appendices. • Provides input and communicates with the appropriate teams for response to country/regulatory and IRB/IEC.
- Promptly shares information with key internal/external stakeholders at regular meetings.
- Proactively identifies and anticipates issues and risks and oversees the creation of mitigation plans and implements resolutions.
- Oversees service providers with minimal supervision.
- Leads Audit Response Team and CAPA and participates in inspections. • Supports the development/management/review of the vendor scope of work (SOW), invoices, accruals as per the contract, quality requirements, and budget.
- Reviews/approves functional plans (e.g. SAE management plan, PSV waivers, BMS confidentiality agreement for sites with master agreements with BMS).
- Provides information to the CRO and reviews CRO deliverables.
- Sets up and maintains Protocol Level training curriculum in SuccessFactors.
- Reviews Protocol Level training for IM and SIV.
- Owns overall and end-to-end study project management responsibilities.
- Provides oversight and reviews all outsourced activities (protocol to CSR) in Clinical Pharmacology (NHV) studies.
- Proactively develops/maintains collaborative relationships with internal partners/stakeholders across the multidisciplinary teams.
- Manages external partners including Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Academic Research Organizations (AROs), and other clinical service providers as applicable.
- Ensures appropriate methods are used when communicating with key stakeholders and cross functional partners.
- Creates realistic plans that clearly define goals, milestones, responsibilities, and results.
- Maintains focus on strategic objectives while accomplishing operational goals.
- Places a priority on getting results with an emphasis on high quality outcomes. • Holds self and others accountable for accomplishing goals.
- Makes timely, data-driven decisions while balancing against daily priorities.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with people across cultures.
- Incorporates global considerations in everyday decision-making.
- Encourages collaboration across teams, functions, and geographies.
- Ensures that conflict is handled constructively so that performance is not impacted.
- Displays a willingness to challenge the status quo and take risks.
- Responds resourcefully to changing business demands and opportunities, proactively looking for ways the team can contribute.
- Maintains optimism and composure in times of change, uncertainty, or stress. • Executes to deliver on corporate objectives.
- Acts as a mentor for the Study Team and function.
- Supports development of GDO best practices.
- Actively manages team behavior by mediating internal disputes, promoting energy/commitment, and recognizing and rewarding accomplishments.
- Seeks opportunities for continued learning as to how strategy is shaped in the organization
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site ProtocolBMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information:Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.