Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Develop clinical operational strategy and oversee global clinical study teams, CROs, and vendors .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $173,217 - $209,899 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global clinical trial operations, including compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines and oversight of CROs and vendors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive continuous process improvement in clinical studies.

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Clinical Operations ManagementOncology Trials ExperienceLeadership and Project ManagementFinancial and Resource ManagementICH-GCP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExecutionOperational Risk EvaluationClinical Protocol DesignQuality ControlProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizedAction-OrientedFlexible

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectSmartSheetsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryRadiopharmaceuticalsTheranosticsCompanion Diagnostics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop clinical operational strategy and oversee global clinical study teams, CROs, and vendors
Ensure studies are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with RayzeBio SOPs and ICH/GCP guidelines
Oversee clinical trial execution, including planning and feasibility, start-up, conduct, close-out, and reporting
Identify and evaluate operational risks and mitigations at a program level
Contribute to clinical development plans and clinical protocol design
Lead cross-functional study execution teams in achieving study goals and deliverables
Proactively escalate issues to key internal stakeholders for timely resolution
Perform oversight review and quality control of CRO and vendor activities
Ensure compliance with key performance metrics and inspection readiness
Support CRO and vendor governance meetings and contribute to governance structures, plans, performance data, and risk escalations
Drive continuous process improvement and implementation of best practices
Ensure global inspection readiness and lead interactions during regulatory inspections
Leverage AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree, scientific or healthcare discipline preferred
Minimum 6–8 years of relevant clinical operations experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
At least 3 years of experience in oncology trials
Prior people management or leadership experience preferred
Experience with radiopharmaceuticals, theranostics and/or companion diagnostics highly desirable
Strong leadership and project management skills across complex programs and cross-functional teams
Strong financial and resource management skills
Deep knowledge of global clinical trial operations and regulations, including ICH-GCP
Detail- and action-oriented, organized, and committed to quality and consistency
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a high degree of flexibility
Expertise in Microsoft Project and SmartSheets desired
Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible employees
Paid sick leave, depending on eligibility
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support