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Senior Global Trial Lead

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, Research & Development, Technical Skill

Senior Global Trial Lead

Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: Hyderabad
Department: Global Clinical Operations / Global Trial Management
Job Type: Full-Time


Role Summary

The Senior Global Trial Lead (SGTL) is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, execution, and oversight of global clinical trials across all study phases. The role ensures studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory, quality, and operational requirements.

The position serves as the primary operational leader for assigned studies, managing cross-functional teams, CROs, vendors, budgets, timelines, risks, and overall study execution from start-up through close-out.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Leadership

  • Lead global clinical trials from study start-up through study closure.

  • Ensure delivery of trials according to timeline, budget, quality, and compliance requirements.

  • Coordinate activities across global cross-functional study teams.

  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout study execution.

Project Management

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful trial delivery.

  • Establish and manage:

    • Project timelines

    • Action logs

    • Decision trackers

    • Risk registers

    • Issue management plans

  • Monitor study progress and resolve operational challenges.

  • Ensure effective communication and alignment across stakeholders.

Vendor & CRO Management

  • Manage Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and vendor partnerships.

  • Develop and oversee Scope of Work (SOW) agreements.

  • Participate in vendor selection, evaluation, and performance reviews.

  • Review and approve:

    • Vendor invoices

    • Budget accruals

    • Change orders

    • Scope amendments

  • Ensure vendor compliance with quality and contractual requirements.

Risk Management & Operational Strategy

  • Identify and proactively manage study risks.

  • Balance quality, timelines, and budget considerations.

  • Develop mitigation and contingency plans.

  • Monitor operational trends and recommend strategic improvements.

Study Planning & Feasibility

  • Provide operational and therapeutic-area guidance during study planning.

  • Contribute to protocol feasibility assessments.

  • Support development of execution strategies and operational plans.

  • Advise study teams on best practices and risk mitigation approaches.

Budget & Resource Management

  • Lead study budget planning and forecasting activities.

  • Conduct quarterly financial reviews.

  • Track budget utilization and identify variances.

  • Partner with finance teams for forecasting and financial planning.

  • Escalate resource and budget concerns as required.

Study Oversight & Governance

  • Lead cross-functional Global Study Teams.

  • Monitor study performance using operational metrics and KPIs.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH-GCP Guidelines

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Internal SOPs

  • Maintain accurate records in:

    • Veeva CTMS

    • eTMF

    • Other clinical trial management systems

Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong partnerships with:

    • Clinical Research Teams

    • Medical Affairs

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Data Management

    • Biostatistics

    • Regional Affiliates

    • CROs and Vendors

  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Serve as a key operational contact for study-related activities.

Mentorship & Leadership

  • Mentor Global Development Operations (GDO) team members.

  • Support development of junior trial management professionals.

  • Promote adoption of global best practices and operational standards.

  • Contribute to organizational capability building.


Preferred Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or related discipline.

  • Advanced degree preferred.