Director, Functional Lead, Global Functional Center of Excellence

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Provide strategic and functional leadership for the Global Trial Lead organization across an assigned Therapeutic Area, TA cluster, or Pillar .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $213,300 - $258,468 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in clinical trial operations, with a focus on capability building, resource management, and strategic planning. Proficient in change management and fostering a collaborative environment across global teams within a matrix organization.

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Clinical Trial LeadershipCapability BuildingWorkforce PlanningChange ManagementDigital Solutions Sponsorship

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Hard Skills

Clinical DevelopmentClinical OperationsCompetency FrameworksSuccession PlanningTalent PipelinesProcess ImprovementCapacity AnalyticsKPI FrameworksDashboardingAI Literacy

Soft Skills

Influencing LeadersMentoringCollaborationCoachingFeedback Loops

Tools & Technologies

Center of ExcellencePMOWorkforce Analytics

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalGlobal TrialsTherapeutic AreaMatrix EnvironmentOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and functional leadership for the Global Trial Lead organization across an assigned Therapeutic Area, TA cluster, or Pillar
Build and sustain GTL capability through competency assessments, skill-gap identification, targeted upskilling, standardized best practices, career pathways, mentoring, and cross-TA development
Collaborate with Operational Program Leaders on capacity planning, skill-to-study matching, workload balancing, deployment, and rebalancing
Translate portfolio demand and capacity forecasts into resource requirements, hiring plans, hub and location strategies, and future capability requirements
Partner with OPLs to define and adapt annual core objectives for GTLs
Lead recruitment, onboarding, succession, and retention activities
Build an engaged GTL/GTA community through continuous learning, coaching, guidance, and feedback loops
Develop, implement, and govern GTL functional standards, playbooks, and ways of working across therapeutic areas and geographies
Monitor functional performance, KPIs, trends, systemic barriers, organizational risks, and workforce needs
Lead enterprise-wide portfolios such as Talent, Capability, Functional Excellence, Resource Management, Digital & Innovation, or Ways of Working
Champion digital solutions, AI-enabled capabilities, transformation, innovation, and simplified ways of working
Serve as a functional subject matter expert and change leader
Support departmental budgeting and resource planning
Partner with the Functional Head to define, implement, and sustain Centers of Excellence
Report to the Head of Global Trial Functional Center and partner with OPLs, TA Heads, operational excellence leads, and enterprise functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in a relevant discipline required
12+ years in pharmaceutical clinical development or clinical operations
Functional leadership of clinical trial professionals in a matrix environment
Hands-on experience leading global trials strongly preferred
Experience influencing leaders and owning a function-wide or enterprise-level initiative preferred for expanded-scope assignments
Track record building capability systems at scale, including competency frameworks, structured upskilling programs, succession planning, and talent pipelines
Demonstrated Clinical Trial Delivery process improvement
Hands-on experience with workforce planning, capacity analytics, and skill-based deployment models
Proven change leadership through organizational transformation, including hub build-up or operating-model transitions
Ability to manage global teams through indirect leadership within a matrix organization
Fluency in the GTL role end-to-end and the clinical trial delivery ecosystem
Comfort with workforce analytics, study-level KPI frameworks, dashboarding, and trend interpretation
Experience with a Center of Excellence, PMO, or equivalent enablement function is an asset
Digital and AI literacy sufficient to sponsor adoption within the function
Capability in change management
Ability to lead through influence across a matrix of OPLs, TA Heads, and enterprise partners
Proficient English language skills
Willingness to travel up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Wellbeing support benefits
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays annually
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible non-exempt, RayzeBio, and Puerto Rico employees
Paid sick leave, where eligible
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support
Comprehensive benefits offerings for U.S.-based employees