Job Description

Accountable for the Clinical Study Delivery from phase I to IV of the overall GSK portfolio, the VP Global Clinical Study Delivery is critical to drive competitiveness & performance against the R&D progression targets. This role will effectively partner with numerous senior stakeholders to drive innovative approaches in trial delivery to enable GSK to remain competitive and lead the Pharma Industry in Study Delivery. An average of approximately 235 interventional and 70 non-interventional active Clinical Studies are under this roles accountability per year.??? 

The incumbent will lead a global team of 400 staff, based in US, Europe & UK plus a growing presence in India, Poland and Canada alongside key partners across the GSK global footprint. This role will be the line manager of a new Study Delivery LT – comprising predominantly a mix of Director and Senior Director level colleagues.? 

This role will be pivotal in realising GSK's growth ambition by ensuring the successful delivery of its complex, multi-faceted, clinical programs, overseeing the strategic and operational forecasting and execution of clinical studies across all phases, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and highest-quality delivery.???? 

The VP, Global Clinical Study Delivery will work closely with leaders across Development, R&D, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, CPO, Commercial and external partners to drive robust scenario planning, optimise critical paths, and anticipate complex interdependencies that must be managed to execute Study plans flawlessly. This role will serve as a mediator and resolution pathway in the event of escalation, requiring elevated influencing and negotiation skills at a senior stakeholder level.???? 

The incumbent will also be accountable for developing and implementing a comprehensive clinical resourcing strategy, ensuring the team has the requisite talent and expertise to deliver the pipeline.??? 

By fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the VP, Global Clinical Study Delivery will ensure GSK's clinical delivery capabilities are best-in-class and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. This role will foster appropriate bridges across GCO (Global Clinical Operations) ensuring alignment with GSK's strategic portfolio priorities and driving performance to accelerate the delivery of our Medicines (including Viiv) and Vaccines to patients.? 

 Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Lead a High-Performing Organisation:?Build, lead and manage a global team of 400+ clinical study delivery professionals, mainly located in EU (BE, IT, PL), US, CA, IN, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to deliver clinical studies effectively and efficiently.? 

Operational Excellence:?Oversee the operational execution of clinical trials across all phases, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.? 

Optimised Ways of Working: Embed and drive adherence to Study Team Operating Model (STOM) across Development functions.?? 

Resource Management:?Develop and implement a comprehensive clinical resourcing strategy to ensure the team has the requisite talent and expertise to deliver the pipeline. Optimise resource allocation and manage budget forecasting and financial planning.? 

Stakeholder Collaboration:?Partner with senior stakeholders across R&D, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, and external partners to drive robust scenario planning, optimise critical paths, and manage complex interdependencies of the studies execution.? 

Performance Optimisation:?Partner with other GCO (Global Clinical Operations) functions to establish and enhance industry-leading clinical delivery capabilities, tools, processes, and ways of working to ensure GSK R&D can effectively and productively deliver differentiated medicines and vaccines.? 

Build bridges across GCO: As a key member of the GCO LT, this role will ensure appropriate bridges across GCO (Global Clinical Operations) ensuring alignment of study execution priorities with GSK's strategic portfolio priorities and driving performance.? 

Continuous Improvement:?Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the clinical study delivery team. Benchmark externally to ensure best-in-class practices and address gaps.? 

Risk Management:?Proactively identify and manage risks associated with clinical study delivery. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful execution of clinical trials.? 

Talent Development:?Attract, develop, and retain an exceptional and diverse cadre of clinical study delivery experts. Ensure a commitment to inclusion and personal development, creating an environment where each team member can thrive.? 

Why You?

Basic Qualifications

BSc degree in a scientific or business discipline as a minimum.
Significant pharmaceutical R&D or related industry experience.? 
Proven track record leading the delivery of multiple Assets/Trials and driving acceleration of a pipeline delivery.  
In depth experience of the drug/vaccine Clinical Operations processes including scenario planning, budget forecasting / management, risk identification / management, and greater understanding of the variability of assumptions supporting robust quality drug / vaccines development plans and the ability to drive an organisation to deliver to plan.? 
A track record in leading large, multi-cultural organisations successfully, in where people are challenged, developed and talent management is driving performance.?? 

Preferred Qualifications:

You will stand out if you also bring the following:

Master’s Degree
Experience in organisation-wide problem solving and high-quality strategic analysis.? 
Experience working independently with the company executive team, and the ability to quickly build personal credibility and assimilate business issues/need.??? 
Strong influencing and negotiations skills in challenging, ambiguous and/or changing environments.? 
Strong ability to collaborate, build bridges, with good verbal, written, presentation communications skills.? 
Demonstrated skill operating in situations characterised by complexity, ambiguity and high levels of uncertainty.? 
High level of energy, enthusiasm and commitment.? 
High degree of creativity and innovation in developing new approaches, processes and methodologies.? 
Ability to build credibility quickly across a diverse range of functional teams, seniority, and geography.?