At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in delivering impactful clinical trials across Northern Europe.
- Company: Bristol Myers Squibb, a leader in transforming patients' lives through science.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, and extensive career development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for travel and collaboration across various functions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in clinical research, strong leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring.
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.
The Opportunity
As Senior Manager, Clinical Operations, you'll take the helm of a dynamic, cross-functional clinical operations team, driving the delivery of clinical trials across the Northern Europe cluster. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Operations, you'll be a pivotal leader — managing people, performance, and partnerships to keep our trial programmes running with precision and purpose.
The Senior Manager, Clinical Operations will be based in the UK (Uxbridge – 50% in office requirement) and has a pivotal role in:
- Ensuring performance on our book of work and effective delivery by our team
- Functional leadership of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs - monitors) in regional clinical operations
- Leadership of other functions as required
What You'll Do
- Lead and inspire a team of CRAs and other functions as required (CTMs, Country Coordinators, and site contract leads) – this will include line management of permanent members of staff and acting as a point of contact for functional service provider staff
- Own delivery — supervise study execution, track metrics, and ensure timely, high-quality trial outcomes
- Shape the team — manage hiring, resourcing, objective setting, performance management, succession planning, and talent development
- Drive collaboration across Medical, GRS, GPV, Market Access, Commercial, and HR stakeholders
- Champion compliance — support Health Authority inspections, audits, and CAPA processes
- Build external relationships with study sites, investigators, and health authorities
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years in pharmaceutical Clinical Research or Medical Affairs
- Hands-on monitoring experience and a strong track record in planning, conducting and managing Phase I–IV programmes
- Prior experience in driving project deliverables and people leadership with a passion for mentoring and developing others
- Deep knowledge of GCP, ICH Guidelines, and clinical research regulations
- Exceptional communication skills — able to influence and inspire at all levels
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Life Sciences degree (or equivalent)
Note as a CRA line manager you will be required to travel to clinical trial sites in the UK and Ireland, with occasional international travel as required (anticipated 0-1 per month).
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com.
Senior Manager, Clinical Operations in Uxbridge employer: Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we offer a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work that transforms lives while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Our employees benefit from competitive perks, flexible working arrangements, and extensive growth opportunities, all within a supportive environment that values individual contributions. Join us in Uxbridge, where your career can thrive alongside a passionate team dedicated to advancing science and improving patient outcomes.
