Site Name: Warsaw, Poznan Grunwaldzka
Posted Date: Sep 3 2024
Local Delivery Lead (Pharma)
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 therapy areas (Rx and Vx) to the required quality standards, GSK written standards, local regulations and ICH GCP. In a senior capacity, will lead a portfolio of studies within-country or cluster of countries and act as a role model, coach, mentor for less experienced LDLs on processes, technical and behavioral competencies.
Job purpose and key responsibilities:
Leads the local study team consisting of within-country clinical operations team members, cross-functional experts (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 mangement of study activities within the countr(ies)
Accountable for within-countr(ies) 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 regulations, IND/GCP/ICH-guidelines, GSK Corporate, Vaccines, and local SOPS and POLs
Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and responsibilities of increased scope and complexity
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 quality are met. Provides trouble-shooting and problem resolution support for within-country study team to ensure productive, efficient study delivery
Identifies and resolves or escalates issues and risks that may impact study delivery. Takes a leadership role in identifiying the root cause of issues, implementing/influencing corrective and preventative actions locally or at a broader study level
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
Takes a leadership role in standardizing processes within and across countries, identifying and sharing best practices in support of continuous improvement. Represents local/regional clinical operations on global and cross functional initiatives. May serve in a subject matter expert (SME) capacity locally/globally
Continuously develops knowledge in the areas of GCP, internal company guidelines, SOPs, new monitoring, site and project management skills and capabilities. Serves as an expert in ICH GCP and GSK written standards for LDLs
Available and willing to travel as job requires (approx.15%)
Why you? Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Bachelors degree or equivalent. Any general science degree e.g. life science, medicine, clinical research, pharmacy etc.
Broad experience in clinical development or equivalent experience in the pharmaceutical or health-related field. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical operations is required
Solid operational knowledge of clinical research with experience in all stages of study lifecycle (start-up, recruitment and close out) and understanding of R&D and drug/vaccine development process
Effective at problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills in a matrix environment
Stakeholder management skills required as the role includes interactions with external clinical site staff and senior stakeholders at a central or local level.
Strong written and verbal communications skills are required in English and local language of the countr(ies)
Recognizes and reacts to changes that impact a study and/or program or practices, and has the skill set to assess the appropriateness of protocol/plans in the local environment
Strong project management skills; comfortable projecting, managing, and reporting budget information (business and financial acumen) and able to develop scenarios and effective contingency plans
Knowledge or ability to acquire expertise regarding use of multiple systems / tools related to clinical studies
Deep knowledge of human research regulations in the countr(ies), IND/GCP/ICH-guidelines and GSK SOP/POL/guidelines
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Masters of Science, Ph D or equivalent coupled with previous project management experience
Why GSK? At GSK we offer a wide range of additional benefits:
Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies
Hybrid work ( 2 days per week from the office)
Contract of employment
Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit)
Life insurance and pension plan
Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible
Sports cards (Multisport)
Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure
Personalized learning approach (internal trainings, mentoring, access to online training’ platforms: Keep Growing Campus, Linked In Learning, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training)
Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities).
Supportive community and integration events
Modern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits every day
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