Director, US Head of HOCT Trial Management, Clinical Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

15d • $213,300 - $258,468 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Operations is accountable for delivery of all clinical trials in the assigned therapeutic area. The role leads the HOCT Clinical Trial Management team for Regional Clinical Operations, North America, and ensures effective execution of clinical trials across the BMS R&D portfolio. Reporting to the Regional Head of Clinical Operations, the position is a key member of the RCO and GDO extended leadership teams and serves on the local affiliate leadership team and committees where applicable. The role provides strategic and operational direction for country-level trial execution across development phases, manages and develops a high-performing Clinical Operations team, optimizes resources and trial delivery, and represents RCO and GDO in affiliate and external stakeholder discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Extensive relevant industry experience, including experience managing staff in a pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology environment.
• Significant experience delivering global clinical trials across internal and outsourced operating models.
• Proven success in clinical operations delivery and the ability to translate science into robust operational delivery plans.
• Strong understanding of the drug development process and proven expertise in global clinical trial execution and management.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and ICH GCP principles as they relate to clinical trial execution and the business.
• Extensive understanding of and experience in the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational direction for country-level clinical trial execution across development phases, ensuring delivery against timelines, quality standards, and budget targets.
• Apply an enterprise perspective to decision-making and support BMS in maintaining a competitive industry advantage.
• Lead internal affiliate communication and alignment regarding BMS clinical trial strategy.
• Lead Clinical Operations professionals, including oversight of Line Managers, Clinical Trial Managers, and Country Coordinators.
• Build and sustain a high-performing team through hiring, performance management, succession planning, coaching, and development.
• Promote a diverse, integrity-focused workplace culture that encourages coaching and accountability.
• Assess cluster demand and priorities, optimize team resources, and respond to changes in priorities.
• Set cluster goals and evaluate progress against committed clinical trial milestones.
• Approve key operational delivery elements, including country site and enrollment targets.
• Approve study fee funds and payments within the grant of authority.
• Maintain understanding of the local regulatory environment and guide optimal trial delivery.
• Support preparation for and conduct of quality audits and regulatory inspections.
• Support development and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Actions for local issues.
• Develop productive cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Serve as a key contact for FSP staff and ensure alignment with operational and strategic priorities.
• Represent the company with external partners, including industry bodies, investigators, site staff, and local authorities.
• Represent RCO and GDO in affiliate-level leadership discussions.
• Manage conflict resolution, problem-solving, and crisis situations.
• Identify improvement areas and contribute to the ongoing refinement of processes, systems, and strategies.
• Contribute to global, regional, and country initiatives, ensuring regional considerations and operational implications are captured.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support.
• Retirement and financial protection benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• 11 paid company holidays each year.
• For specified employee groups, 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, 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.
• Eligible employees receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director