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Global Trial Acceleration Associate

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: 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

Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: R1601477


Position Summary

The Global Trial Acceleration Associate supports global clinical trials by managing essential documents and coordinating centralized trial startup, maintenance, and close-out activities. The role focuses on regulatory documentation, site activation support, and cross-functional coordination across clinical operations teams, vendors, and study sites.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Document Management

  • Collect, compile, review, and manage essential clinical trial documents across all study phases.

  • Serve as a central point of contact for documentation and regulatory submission-related activities.

  • Maintain inspection-ready trial documentation throughout the study lifecycle.

Study Startup and Site Activation

  • Manage startup documentation activities for global clinical trials.

  • Support investigator submission and debarment checks through CTSS systems.

  • Lead country and site activation processes, including document review and activation checklist approval.

  • Ensure compliance with global and local procedures during site activation.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

  • Support ethical and regulatory submissions to IRBs/IECs and regulatory authorities.

  • Track and manage responses to regulatory queries.

  • Assist with country- and site-level Informed Consent Form (ICF) adaptation.

Clinical Systems and Reporting

  • Update and review clinical trial systems such as CTMS and eTMF.

  • Monitor and report status of clinical trial documents across systems.

  • Support certified translation of clinical documents when required.

Cross-functional Coordination

  • Act as a central communication point for study teams during trial startup and maintenance.

  • Coordinate with CROs, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

  • Support outsourcing activities and ensure compliance with BMS procurement and regulatory standards.

Quality and Oversight

  • Provide quality control support for startup activities.

  • Review site monitoring visit reports and escalate issues when needed.

  • Assist with CSR distribution and standardized template development.


Qualifications & Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Legal, Business Administration, or related field

  • Advanced degree is preferred


Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical development or clinical operations in pharma, biotech, or CRO environment

  • Experience in global clinical trial operations required

  • Prior experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with site monitoring and report review preferred

  • Exposure to therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiology, immunology, or hematology is preferred


Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and global regulatory frameworks

  • Experience with:

    • CTMS systems (e.g., Veeva Vault preferred)

    • eTMF systems

    • Clinical trial documentation and submission workflows

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SharePoint


Core Competencies

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal in English)

  • Ability to work effectively in matrix, cross-functional teams

  • Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills

  • High adaptability in ambiguous or changing environments


Role Characteristics

  • Highly operational, documentation-heavy clinical trial coordination role

  • Acts as a central hub between study teams, sites, and vendors

  • Requires strong regulatory awareness and attention to detail

  • Focus on execution across multiple concurrent global studies