PHARMAFull-time
Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Manager
By Admin · Clinical Research & Clinical Operations
MUMBAI (India)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/26/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONBRISTOL MYERS SQUIBBPharmaceuticals
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ROLE OVERVIEW
Senior management role overseeing clinical operations staff and country-level clinical trial execution, resources, performance and compliance.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Supervise and coordinate Clinical Operations staff
- •allocate study resources and workload
- •oversee country-level clinical trial execution and study metrics
- •approve study fees and payments within authority
- •support health authority inspections and audit/CAPA preparation
- •ensure CAPA implementation and required resources
- •manage Clinical Operations performance metrics
- •respond to changing project priorities
- •act as country point of contact for FSP staff
- •manage hiring, performance management and succession planning
- •collaborate with Medical, GRS, GPV, Market Access, Commercial and HR stakeholders
- •represent RCO in affiliate leadership discussions when applicable
- •manage relationships with study sites, investigators, trade associations and health authorities
Reporting Hierarchy: Not specified in the supplied posting
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in life sciences or equivalent
- 12-15 years of experience in clinical operations
- in-depth understanding of ICH-GCP and clinical research regulations
- knowledge of clinical research processes, regulations and methodology
- practical understanding of medical settings and medical records management
- organizational and planning skills
- independent decision-making ability
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Specific preferred degree beyond life sciences/equivalent is not stated
- •experience with people management, talent review, succession planning and country-level clinical operations leadership is relevant to the role
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Clinical operations; clinical trial management; ICH-GCP; clinical research regulations; study execution; resource allocation; performance management; CAPA; audit and inspection readiness; stakeholder management; conflict resolution; crisis management; project prioritization; talent management; succession planning; communication; decision-making
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Supportive environment; inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility and comprehensive benefits; opportunities for growth
Salary not disclosed in the supplied posting.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Bristol Myers Squibb is a purpose-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for serious diseases.
TEAM SIZE: Large multinational biopharmaceutical company
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals
Culture: Purpose-driven, collaborative and inclusive culture emphasizing patient impact, wellbeing, flexibility, accountability and professional growth
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Potential progression into country/regional Clinical Operations leadership, RCO leadership or broader clinical development operations management; inferred from the senior management, people leadership and affiliate leadership responsibilities.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight 12-15 years of clinical operations experience, ICH-GCP expertise, country-level trial management, people leadership, resource planning, CAPA/inspection readiness and cross-functional stakeholder management.
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