Global Trial Specialist

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Job Title - Global Trial Specialist

Position Summary /Objective

• Contributes to the operational execution of clinical studies and supports complex global trials as needed.
• Provides operational input on development, management and maintenance of study deliverables (i.e. timelines, study plans, documents, etc.) through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drives process / system enhancements related to GTS responsibilities / deliverables and manage / comply with various quality or compliance systems
• Manages country planning, protocol level attributes and milestones/drivers in CTMS.
• Manages the development and/or collection of study level documentation, support GTM in ensuring eTMF accuracy and completion for all studies.
• Manages the global setup of study level non-clinical supplies.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities involve a combination of execution and oversight, dependent on the sourcing model, to ensure deliverables and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Study/Project Planning, Conduct and Management

• Understands study level tools and plans.
• Provides support to the GTM along with the appropriate teams for response to country/regulatory and IRB/IEC.
• Provides operational input and participates in operational processes in support of the startup maintenance and close out of studies.
• Assist the GTM in driving study execution.
• Learns, observes and performs core GTS tasks and escalates appropriately.
• Facilitates vendor creation and payment processing in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Raises possible issues for potential escalation to the appropriate colleagues.
• Follows instructions, determines level of understanding and seeks clarification when needed.
• Seeks guidance to navigate undefined tasks, challenges, and study tools/resources.
• Develops, updates, and submits Transfer of Obligations to Regulatory Authorities.
• Manages global vendor site lists and resolve issues related to global site lists.
• Manages study mail-groups/distributions and SharePoint/Study Directory updates.
• Participates, sets up agendas, and captures meeting minutes in study team meetings for assigned protocols.
• Identifies issues and risks, develops mitigations, and escalates appropriately.
• Participates in filing activities and any associated audits as applicable.

Degree Requirements

• BA/BS or Associate degrees in relevant discipline.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in the use of industry Clinical Trial Management Systems and Clinical Trial Master File Systems is a plus.
• Experience in Clinical Research or related work experience.
• Global experience is a plus.

Key Competency Requirements

Technical Competencies

• Basic knowledge of clinical research budgets including processing and tracking of site and vendor payments is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP and regulatory guidelines/directives.
• Basic understanding of project management desired.

Management Competencies

• Begin to network and foster relationships with key stakeholders across the study team.
• Responds flexibly to changing business demands and opportunities, proactively looking for ways to contribute.
• Displays a willingness to challenge the status quo and take risks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to influence cross-functionally, demonstration of leadership capabilities.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t 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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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.

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