Principal Global Trial Associate

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Principal Global Trial Associate (pGTA) Drive Clinical Trials Through Their Most Critical Milestones The Opportunity What if your expertise could help ensure that global clinical trials successfully reach the finish line, delivering the high-quality data needed to bring innovative medicines to patients worldwide? At Bristol Myers Squibb, our Principal Global Trial Associates are trusted operational leaders who partner with Global Trial Leads, CROs, and cross-functional teams to drive critical study activities throughout study planning/startup/conduct, inspection/audit readiness and post DB Lock study closure. Your Mission Independently manage operational deliverables across global clinical trials, ensuring studies are executed compliantly, risks are proactively managed, and key milestones are successfully delivered through final study closure. What Your Week Might Look Like * Driving study closure activities after database lock * Managing vendors and CROs to ensure timely study delivery * Supporting inspection readiness, audits, and CAPA activities * Monitoring budgets, accruals, and financial reconciliation * Identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans * Mentoring colleagues and contributing to process improvements What You'll Do * Independently manage complex study deliverables and operational activities * Drive inspection readiness, compliance activities, and quality oversight * Oversee study documentation, eTMF quality, and milestone tracking * Support vendor oversight, budget management, and financial reconciliation * Partner with Global Trial Leads and stakeholders to resolve challenges * Lead or contribute to initiatives that improve study execution and efficiency You'll Thrive If You * Take ownership and work effectively with minimal supervision * Proactively identify issues and drive solutions forward * Confidently manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities * Understand the broader picture of clinical trial delivery * Enjoy mentoring others and sharing expertise * Balance strong attention to detail with strategic thinking Your Background * Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related discipline * 4-6+ years of experience in clinical trial operations or global study management * Experience managing operational deliverables across global clinical trials from study startup to study closure. * Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, clinical trial regulations, and end-to-end study execution * Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex operational challenges * Experience as a Subject Matter Expert, mentor, trainer, or process improvement lead is highly valued ​Why This Role Is Different * High-autonomy role with meaningful ownership of study outcomes * Key responsibility for database lock, inspection readiness, and study closure activities * Opportunity to act as an SME, mentor, and operational leader * Exposure to global studies across multiple therapeutic areas * Strong visibility within cross-functional...