Job Purpose
- Provides leadership, oversight and manages the activities of within-country operational planning and delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials in a specific country or cluster of countries; across all oncology areas (solid and blood) to the required quality standards, GSK written standards, local regulations and ICH GCP.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the local study team consisting of within-country clinical operations team members, cross-functional experts (clinical, biostats, medical, regulatory, supply logistics, finance, legal, etc.), vendor staff and external clinical site staff involved in study preparation and delivery; providing both matrix leadership and project management of study activities within the countr(ies).
- Serves as the operational point-of-contact between the central GSK study team and within-countr(ies) study team. The LDL collaborates closely with local clinical, biostats, medical and regulatory affairs staff to align on local medical and scientific requirements. As required, collaborates with the local and above-country teams for conducting study feasibility and site selection within countr(ies).
- Accountable for within-country delivery of assigned studies to time, budget and quality expectations as defined in the clinical development plan and study protocol as well as in local / regional regulations, IND/GCP/ICH-guidelines, GSK procedures.
- Ensures that critical study timelines related to study activities within-countr(ies) are accurately forecasted and achieved and that recruitment targets, patient recruitment cycle times, data and audit / inspection quality are met. Provides trouble-shooting and problem resolution support for within-country study team to ensure productive, efficient study delivery.
- Accountable for the accuracy of study systems, including completeness of the trial master file, and reporting study delivery progress to study team and key stakeholders.
- Identifies and resolves or escalates issues and risks that may impact study delivery.
- If needed, may provides feedback on performance, capabilities and competencies of local study members to line management. As required, will review and approve monitoring visit reports and ensure appropriate site monitoring activities have been completed per the study monitoring plan.
- Has the accountability to estimate, track and deliver against the local budget for the studies within their scope of responsibility.
- As required, advises on contract development with Sites/CRO/Vendors and may participate in budget/contract negotiations with study vendors or clinical investigator sites.
- As required, prepares the local Informed Consent Form and coordinates the submission of the Clinical Study Application to Regulatory Authority (RA) and local Ethics Committees (ECs). Maintains communication with RA and ECs to ensure all regulatory requirements are met in a timely manner throughout the study.
- Acquires and maintains an appropriate level of knowledge on the study compound, protocol, pathology of disease area being studied, competitive landscape within coutnr(ies), local treatment/immunization guidelines and local health care system requirements.
- As required, assists with audits/inspections of local clinical operations department and study / sites in the countr(ies).
- Continuously develops knowledge in the areas of GCP, internal company guidelines, SOPs, new monitoring, site and project management skills and capabilities. Responsible to identify and share best practices
- Available and willing to travel as job requires.
Basic Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in clinical operations or study management.
- R&D Experience and knowledge in Oncology areas.
- Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to manage complex clinical studies across multiple geographies.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Fluency in Japanese and English. (Japanese: JLPT 1 level and English: TOEIC score of 800 or above is required.)
Preferred Qualification
- Master’s degree in a science-related field.
- Advanced knowledge of drug development processes and clinical trial operations.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partnerships.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.