Associate Director, Consent, Biospecimens & Imaging - Hyderabad at Bristol Myers Squibb in TS, IN

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. This position reports to the Executive Director, Head of Consent, Biospecimens & Imaging (CBI). As a Line Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing team members within the Specimen Data & Systems, Imaging Management, and Informed Consent for Specimens & Data functions located in the BMS Hyderabad office. The role provides people leadership, operational oversight, strategic direction, and workforce planning to ensure the effective delivery of global clinical trial support across specimen systems, imaging operations, and informed consent management. The incumbent will foster a high-performing, collaborative environment while driving operational excellence, quality, compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility. Position Responsibilities: Responsible for the line management of the Specimen Systems & Data, Imaging Management, and Informed Consent for Specimens & Data teams in Hyderabad Perform side-by-side coaching, deliver performance evaluations and goal setting, and provide ongoing mentoring, talent development, hiring, onboarding, and training to foster a high-performing and engaged organization. Partner with the Heads of Specimen Data & Systems, Imaging Management, and Informed Consent for Specimens & Data to prioritize work, establish goals, optimize resource allocation, and support the development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, systems, and capabilities. Ensure alignment with functional leaders regarding body-of-work distribution, resource planning, capacity management, and business priorities across the respective teams. Develop a strong understanding of the functional responsibilities within scope and provide leadership, guidance, and escalation support for day-to-day operational activities. Establish, monitor, and report organizational metrics, performance indicators, quality measures, and resource utilization to support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Lead and contribute to integration efforts that facilitate seamless global operations, support "follow-the-sun" models, and drive process improvement and standardization initiatives across internal and external stakeholders. Champion innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency, quality, compliance, and scalability of CBI operations. Contribute to CBI strategic objectives, operational initiatives, organizational development efforts, and cross-functional programs that advance the mission and goals of the organization. Key Competency & Experience Requirements: BA/BS or equivalent degree in relevant discipline. Minimum preferred of 6 years of global experience in clinical drug development, biospecimen management or related experience Minimum preferred 2 years of people management. Deep understanding of the clinical trial process with particular focus on the end-to-end clinical biospecimen and/or imaging lifecycle, as well as understanding of informed consent for use of biospecimens and data. Demonstrated experience supporting clinical trials within the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory, CRO, or related clinical research environment. Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, talent development, and building high-performing teams. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without authority, resolve conflic