Director, Lead IT Product Manager, Trial Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Lead IT Product Manager for Trial Operations to oversee the end-to-end trial technology portfolio, including Veeva clinical systems, with a focus on AI-driven innovation and regulatory compliance.

In this primarily remote role, you will lead a team of product managers and analysts, develop IT strategies and roadmaps, and collaborate with global stakeholders and external vendors to advance trial tech.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in pharma/biopharma R&D or clinical operations.
• Extensive IT product management experience with AI/ML deployment track record.
• Deep understanding of trial lifecycle, GxP, CSV/CSA, and Part 11 compliance.
• Strong leadership to coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven stakeholder influence in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategies, roadmaps, and release plans.
• Lead a team of product managers and analysts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across global development operations.
• Engage with external vendors to stay at the forefront of trial tech innovation.

Skills

Strategic IT product management

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory compliance

IT product management

Tools

Veeva clinical systems

AI/ML solutions

Job description

Role

Lead IT Product Manager for Trial Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end trial technology portfolio, including Veeva clinical systems, with a focus on AI-driven innovation.

Responsibilities

• develop and execute IT strategies, roadmaps, and release plans;
• lead a team of product managers and analysts;
• collaborate with stakeholders across global development operations;
• engage with external vendors to stay at the forefront of trial tech innovation.

Requirements

• 12+ years in pharma/biopharma R&D or clinical operations;
• extensive experience in IT product management, with a track record deploying AI/ML solutions;
• deep understanding of trial lifecycle, GxP, CSV/CSA, and Part 11 compliance;
• strong leadership skills to coach and develop high-performing teams;
• proven stakeholder influence in regulated environments.

High-Value

• focus on automation, AI-first solutions, GxP-regulated clinical trial environment, Veeva/clinical tech stack, global trial operations, strategic IT planning, and vendor engagement.

Work Setup

primarily remote with global stakeholder collaboration.