Associate Director, Clinical Trial Risk Lead

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 . This is a rare chance to play an integral role in how Bristol Myers Squibb ( BMS ) protects the integrity of its clinical trials and by extension, the patients who depend on them. As an Associate Director, Clinical Trial Risk Lead ( AD CTRL ), you'll work with a significant portion of BMS's clinical trial portfolio, deploying Quality by Design and Risk Based Management principles to effectively prevent, mitigate and monitor risks to ensure the success of our clinical trials. You'll be a recognised expert and a key contributor to the strategic direction of Risk-Based Management across the company; including representing BMS externally with industry groups and key partners. For the right person, this role offers both depth and breadth: deep technical challenge, real leadership responsibility, and the visibility that comes with influencing senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Driving proactive risk management across a major clinical portfolio You'll own the end-to-end risk management process for your assigned studies from Quality by Design and protocol de-risking right through to lifecycle management and reporting. Using statistical methodologies and data visualisation tools, you'll leverage trends, outliers, and risk signals across clinical and operational data, and translate those findings into a clear, compelling risk narrative for study teams, key stakeholders and governance committees. Being the connective tissue between data and decision-making You won't just produce reports, you'll shape how the organisation understands and responds to risk. You'll connect study-level Risk Review Meeting outcomes to portfolio-level insights, ensuring the right people have the right information to act quickly and confidently. Leading and influencing across the organisation Whether it's escalating quality threshold deviations to the Quality Council, overseeing output from external partners and technology providers, or leading continuous improvement initiatives within TRIM, you'll be a trusted voice across Trial Delivery Support, Global Development Operations, and broader BMS functions. You'll also coach and mentor newer team members, helping build a culture of accountability, integrity, and inclusion. What You Bring A degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, Business, or a related field 8+ years  in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong grounding in drug development 5+ years  in clinical trial operations and/or Good Clinical Practice Solid expertise in Risk-Based Monitoring principles; including Quality by Design, Risk Assessment & Control, and tools such as risk management plans and risk analytics platforms You're someone who can read complex data and tell a clear story from it. You're comfortable in front of senior leadership, equally at ease working cross-functionally, and you bring the kind of strategic thinking that helps an organisation stay ahead of challenges rather than react to them. Who Thrives in This Role You're technically sharp but not siloed. You communicate