Global Trial Lead – multiple openings

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Own end-to-end operational accountability for global medical studies from start-up through close-out .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $135,470 - $164,161 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global medical studies, ensuring operational excellence through effective project management, adherence to regulatory requirements, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing clinical trial management systems and maintaining compliance with GCP/GXP standards.

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Global Clinical Trial ManagementProject ManagementCRO ManagementGCP/GXP ComplianceCTMS Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical OperationsBudget ManagementVendor ManagementRisk MitigationPerformance Metrics MonitoringStudy Timeline PlanningOperational Standards DevelopmentQuality AssuranceRegulatory KnowledgeMulti-national Experience

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPresentation AbilitiesCommunication SkillsLeadership in Matrixed EnvironmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

VeevaCTMSETMFClinical Study Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare IndustryAudit ReadinessTherapeutic Areas

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end operational accountability for global medical studies from start-up through close-out
Partner with the MEG Lead and internal study teams to deliver studies on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Oversee operational activities of internal and external contributors
Manage CRO and vendor scopes of work, contracts, budgets, quality standards, invoices, accruals, and amendments
Participate in vendor selection and evaluation
Monitor performance metrics and quality indicators
Maintain accurate records in Veeva, CTMS, eTMF, and related study management systems
Develop and enforce study-specific operational standards and global best practices
Maintain action logs, decision trackers, issue registers, and risk mitigation plans
Provide operational guidance on study execution, risk mitigation, and operational excellence
Plan study timelines, budgets, vendor logistics, and resource requirements
Lead quarterly budget reviews and collaborate with Finance on forecasting
Serve as the primary escalation point for study operational matters
Ensure administrative activities such as eTMF uploads and reviews, CTMS maintenance, and finance reconciliation are completed
Represent operational execution at asset- and therapeutic-level governance forums and lead global initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline
Minimum 4 years of experience in clinical/medical operations roles and project management in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Multi-national experience
Experience leading global clinical/medical trials
Strong project management and organizational skills
Presentation and communication abilities
Experience leading global and multifunctional teams in a matrixed environment
Experience managing CROs preferred
Knowledge of clinical trial phases, therapeutic areas, and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of GCP/GXP compliance and audit readiness
Experience with CTMS and other clinical/medical systems
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
U.S.-based exempt employees: Flexible Time Off (FTO) with no 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, depending on eligibility
Up to two paid volunteer days per year, depending on eligibility
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 for eligible employees
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities