Director, Medical Evidence Generation Operations Lead – Multiple Openings

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Medical Evidence Generation trial portfolio within an assigned therapeutic area .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $213,300 - $258,468 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global clinical trials, including strategic planning, operational oversight, and budget management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize study execution, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Clinical Operations ManagementGlobal Trial LeadershipRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeBudget Planning and ManagementCross-Functional Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial PhasesProject ManagementRisk ManagementVendor CoordinationResource PlanningData IntegrityStudy Protocol DevelopmentPerformance ManagementOperational Metrics AnalysisStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingPerformance Feedback

Tools & Technologies

Veeva CTMSETMFStudy Management Systems

Industry Keywords

GCP/GXP CompliancePharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare IndustryMulti-National ExperienceClinical Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Medical Evidence Generation trial portfolio within an assigned therapeutic area
Serve as direct line manager for Global Trial Leads, including hiring, onboarding, workload allocation, performance management, coaching, and career development
Balance resourcing and workload across the therapeutic area's trial portfolio and resolve capacity gaps
Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture and champion training, professional development, and knowledge-sharing
Set performance objectives, conduct one-on-ones, provide feedback, and deliver performance reviews
Provide operational oversight across all medical trials in the assigned therapeutic area
Escalate and resolve complex operational issues, risks, and cross-study dependencies
Report portfolio performance metrics, budget status, and risk indicators to senior MEG Operations leadership
Drive standardization of best practices, operational tools, systems, and reporting across the portfolio
Represent MEG Operations in medical governance forums and support study endorsement decisions
Provide therapeutic and operational guidance on study protocols and execution strategies
Advise teams and leadership on trends, risk mitigation, and operational excellence
Plan study timelines and budgets with cross-functional teams and Finance
Lead quarterly budget reviews, forecast variances, and resolve budget and timeline issues
Oversee therapeutic-area vendor logistics, vendor selection, evaluation, relationships, invoices, accruals, and scope amendments
Oversee strategic planning and execution of multiple medical trials from start-up through close-out
Lead, support, and coordinate cross-functional study teams and internal and external contributors
Analyze operational metrics to optimize study execution and align with franchise objectives
Build strategic partnerships with Medical/Clinical Research, Affiliates, CROs, AROs, and other collaborators
Support CRO and vendor scopes of work and ensure alignment with contracts, budgets, and quality standards
Maintain accurate study data records in systems such as Veeva CTMS and eTMF
Develop and enforce trial-specific standards and lead cross-functional and global best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or equivalent degree in relevant discipline required
Minimum 9 years of experience in clinical/medical operations and project management in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including multi-national experience
Prior direct people management experience required, including hiring, coaching, and performance management of operational staff
Experience independently leading complex global clinical/medical trials, with strong knowledge of study and program strategy
Experience leading global and multi-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Travel requirement: up to 25%
Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred
Experience managing CROs and external partners preferred
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, GCP/GXP compliance, and audit readiness
Expertise in clinical/medical trial phases and therapeutic areas
Experience with CTMS and other study management systems, including Veeva CTMS and eTMF
Experience with trial planning, execution, oversight, site selection, recruitment, vendor coordination, resource planning, budgets, forecasts, accruals, and cost optimization
Experience with risk and quality management, regulatory submissions, patient safety, and data integrity
Experience managing stakeholder, vendor, and cross-functional relationships across geographies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
U.S.-based exempt employees: Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval
11 paid company holidays each year
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico: 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires
3 optional holidays for non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico
Paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs, depending on eligibility
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support
Opportunities for growth and professional development
Supportive environment valuing inclusion, wellbeing, and flexibility