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Associate Director, Regional Clinical Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb

Greater London

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Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company based in the United Kingdom is looking for an Associate Director of Regional Clinical Operations. This senior leadership role involves overseeing clinical trials, managing teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, strong leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of clinical research processes. This position offers a chance to influence the future of clinical practices while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

10 years experience in pharmaceutical or relevant industry.
Extensive experience in people management.
Deep understanding of Clinical Research.

Responsibilities

Provides functional strategic or country leadership.
Supervises and coordinates work assignments.
Ensures clinical trial execution at country level.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

Microsoft Suite

Working with Us

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Associate Director Regional Clinical Operations

The Associate Director Regional Clinical Operations (RCO) is a senior leadership role within the RCO organization providing functional strategic or country level leadership. The Associate Director has a pivotal role in :

shaping the external environment through interactions with industry fora and external stakeholders
strategic decisions around which clinical trials should be run in the UK and Ireland
ensuring performance on our book of work
functional leadership of the Clinical Trial Managers (project managers) in regional clinical operations

Key Responsibilities

Provides functional strategic or country leadership
Supervises and coordinates work assignments and performance of RCO staff inclusive of Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) Country Coordinators (CCs) Site Contract Leads (SCLs) and / or Trial Managers Late Development (TM-LD) and Trial Specialists Late Development (TS-LD) to ensure timely execution consistent with R&D and local research goals and priorities
Effectively communicates with and influences individuals at all levels of the organization including situations of conflict resolution problem solving and crisis management
Anticipates resource needs and provides workload evaluations and task assignments
Allocates and assigns study resources at the cross functional / functional unit level in alignment with R&D and local research goals and priorities.
Supervises clinical trial execution at country level including supervising study metrics and team performance
Approves study fee funds and payments based on grant of authority and may approve site contracts
Proposes and / or validates country study targets
Supports Health Authority inspection and re-inspection activities
Supports audit readiness activities and the development and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) for identified issues also ensuring the necessary resources / tools are available
Develops goals aligned with R&D and local research goals and priorities and takes necessary actions to ensure that goals are met
Manages performance metrics for Clinical Operations staff
Anticipates and initiates action in response to multiple / changing demands and project priorities placed on RCO organization and team
Acts as a Point of Contact for FSP staff within the country
Manages the hiring performance management and succession planning of staff
Performs general and human resource administrative functions
Participates in performance calibration and talent review meetings
Ensures collaboration and information sharing with local country cross functional stakeholders (Medical GSR GPV Market Access Commercial Human Resources)
Represents RCO in local leadership discussions at the Affiliate level
Ensures effective external partnerships with Study Sites Investigators Pharma Trade Associations Ministry of Health and / or Heath Authorities
Manages or supports partnerships with critical accounts / sites

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct line reporting responsibility of CTMs CRAs CCs SCLs TM-LDs and / or TS-LD roles

Key Stakeholders / Contacts

Stakeholders within RCO Global Development Operations (GDO) & Global Drug Development organization and within the local affiliate organization including Medical Regulatory Pharmacovigilance Market Access Commercial Human Resources Legal local clinical trial sites Industry bodies etc

Qualifications Competencies & Experience

Degree

Bachelors degree required preferably within life sciences or equivalent

Experience

10 years experience in pharmaceutical or relevant industry including extensive experience in people management
Previous experience leading managing coaching and developing people and teams
Deep understanding of Clinical Research
Demonstrated experience in the planning conduct and management of clinical programs (Phase I-IV)
Demonstrated ability to drive project related activities

Competencies

In depth understanding of GCP ICH Guidelines and other local guidance regulation and codes of practice related to Clinical Research and Medical Affairs
In depth knowledge and understanding of clinical research processes regulations and methodology
Ability to manage and lead complex regional and / or global initiatives
Understands clinical landscape with practical knowledge of a variety of medical settings and medical records management
Demonstrated organizational and planning skills and independent decision-making ability
Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
Outstanding interpersonal oral and written communication skills to influence inform or guide others

Software that must be used independently and without assistance

Microsoft Suite
Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients lives through science every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture promoting global participation in clinical trials while our shared values of passion innovation urgency accountability inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential site-by-design field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role :

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration innovation productivity and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process reasonable workplace accommodations / adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation / adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations / adjustments in completing this application or in any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff customers patients and communities. As a result the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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Bristol Myers Squibb is Disability Confident Employer

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