Supported Studies Delivery Lead – Oncology (9-12 month Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)

366638 Supported Studies Delivery Lead – Oncology (9-12 month Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)

Are you energized by the opportunity to partner with key leaders in global medical science to enhance global operational support? If so, this role could be an exciting opportunity to explore.

The Oncology Supported Studies Study Delivery Lead is responsible/ accountable for the set-up, coordination and delivery of Investigator Sponsored (ISS) and Supported Collaborative Studies (SCS) from the Oncology area, specifically:

• Proactively managing end to end study delivery for ISS and/or SCS, providing operational support for delivery of assigned studies ensuring they are conducted in accordance to GSK SOPs, relevant legislation, on time and within budget from concept to completion.
• Working with the GSK supplies team/s to manage commercial and clinical supplies.
• Working with the finance team/s to effectively forecast budget, track invoicing/payments and track actual spend.
• Partnering to complete contracting activities such as due diligence and ABAC checks.
• Study timeline and milestone management.
• Manage end to end KPI reporting internally on individual study status.
• Review proposals and protocols for operational feasibility

In this role you will

• Act as operational point of contact for the external Study Sponsor and Internal Stakeholders:
• Be primary point of contact with SS Coordinators and other key stakeholder groups including data management, safety, biostatistics, legal, compliance, project management.
• Facilitate engagement between Sponsor and GSK scientific and contracting teams as required
• Make decisions which balance risk/benefit with clear understanding of impact on the study and project; acts to mitigate risk where appropriate.
• Interact and build strong relationships with Country Local operating company, MSLs and matrix partners, Study Delivery Director and/or manager to develop and manage study level budget within project budget allocation
• Interact effectively across boundaries with other global functions using influencing and relationship-building skills and working together to overcome issues as required.
• Provide regular progress updates to key stakeholders and escalate issues as required
• Lead and drive significant cross-therapeutic/functional business change initiatives according to company and/or group strategy and business needs. Be responsible for implementing new business processes and strategies.

Closing Date for Applications: April 16th, 2023 (COB)

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Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field
• Significant and demonstrable professional experience in clinical trials, preferably Oncology
• Experience of working in academic partnerships and/or external alliances with proven clinical project or alliance management skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders
• ICH and GCP training

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Advanced degree (e.g. MSc, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience
• Experience of Oncology Drug Development
• Experience in Investigator-Initiated Research
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrated awareness of the principles of quality, safety, risk management and compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

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