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Manager, Interactive Response Technology (Irt)

Bristol Myers Squibb
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 June 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing

Manager, Interactive Response Technology (IRT)

Category: Clinical Operations / Clinical Technology
Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb


Position Summary

The Manager, Interactive Response Technology (IRT) is responsible for managing IRT systems across multiple clinical studies, including system development, vendor oversight, change management, randomization management, data integrations, and system maintenance.

This role serves as the primary IRT lead for study teams, ensuring successful deployment, validation, compliance, and ongoing support of IRT solutions while collaborating with Clinical Operations, Clinical Supplies, Data Management, Central Labs, EDC teams, and external vendors.

The position also drives process improvements, supports User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensures adherence to regulatory and quality standards.


Key Responsibilities

IRT Strategy & Study Management

  • Lead end-to-end IRT delivery for multiple global clinical trials.

  • Act as the primary point of accountability for assigned IRT projects.

  • Conduct protocol assessments and requirement gathering.

  • Ensure IRT systems align with study design, protocol requirements, and operational needs.

  • Support study teams throughout the IRT lifecycle.

IRT System Development & Deployment

  • Oversee IRT system design, configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

  • Ensure fit-for-purpose system functionality.

  • Support system integrations with:

    • Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

    • Central Laboratories

    • Clinical Supply Systems

    • Depot Management Systems

    • Third-Party Vendors

Vendor Oversight & Relationship Management

  • Manage relationships with IRT vendors and service providers.

  • Monitor vendor performance and service quality.

  • Maintain vendor quality event documentation.

  • Escalate system issues and vendor concerns appropriately.

  • Foster strong collaboration between internal teams and external vendors.

Randomization & Drug Supply Management

  • Generate and oversee:

    • Patient Randomization Schedules

    • Container Randomization Schedules

  • Ensure randomization strategies comply with protocol requirements.

  • Coordinate schedule distribution with:

    • Clinical Supply Operations

    • IRT Vendors

    • Study Teams

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • Lead and coordinate UAT activities.

  • Ensure testing complies with SOPs and validation requirements.

  • Partner with IT Quality Assurance teams.

  • Review and approve testing documentation.

  • Ensure system readiness before production release.

Data Integration & Data Provisioning

  • Oversee development and maintenance of IRT data transfers.

  • Ensure seamless exchange of data between:

    • IRT Systems

    • EDC Platforms

    • Supply Chain Systems

    • Central Laboratories

    • Third-Party Vendors

  • Ensure accurate and timely data delivery.

IRT Maintenance & Operational Support

  • Serve as primary contact during study conduct.

  • Troubleshoot randomization and system-related issues.

  • Manage system changes and updates.

  • Ensure timely issue resolution throughout study execution.

  • Support emergency and planned unblinding activities.

Compliance & Quality Management

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • cGMP

    • 21 CFR Part 11

    • ICH E6 (R2)

    • Internal SOPs

    • Regulatory requirements

  • Maintain inspection-ready documentation.

  • Ensure audit and regulatory readiness.

eTMF & Documentation Management

  • Ensure study-level eTMF compliance.

  • Maintain IRT-related documentation.

  • Support document filing according to company standards.

  • Ensure complete audit trails and validation records.

Process Improvement & Leadership

  • Identify operational inefficiencies.

  • Lead IRT process improvement initiatives.

  • Support enterprise-wide projects involving clinical technology.

  • Serve as IRT subject matter expert for cross-functional teams.


Education Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

  • Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Clinical Research

    • Health Sciences

    • Information Technology

    • Biomedical Sciences