Description
GSK is seeking an Associate Director, Local Delivery Lead/Local Trial Manager to provide end-to-end leadership for US clinical study delivery. The successful candidate will serve as the primary operational link between global study teams and local US operations, driving proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and high-quality decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide portfolio-level leadership and accountability for US clinical delivery, aligning clinical operations, cross-functional partners, vendors, and investigative sites to drive consistent execution, performance, and strategic outcomes across the portfolio.
- Leverage AI and digital tools to solve complex problems, streamline processes, improve decision-making, and enhance efficiency for both individual work and broader team operations.
- Drive delivery of a portfolio of oncology studies, specifically in lung cancer, including NSCLC and/or SCLC.
- Ensure recruitment targets, patient representation targets, timelines, budget, quality, and regulatory compliance are met.
- Acquire and maintain knowledge on disease area(s), aligned protocols, pathology of disease area, competitive landscape within the US, local treatment guidelines, and local healthcare system requirements.
- Partner with local medical, global portfolio, and regulatory affairs teams to align medical and scientific requirements with IND, GCP, and ICH guidelines.
- Proactively identify, resolve, and/or escalate risks and issues that may impact the portfolio/disease area.
- Demonstrate effective stakeholder management and influencing skills, interacting with internal senior leadership and external clinical site staff.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years' experience as a clinical trial manager/local delivery lead managing studies, with 4+ years managing Medicines trials
- Phase I-III Medicines trial experience in Oncology, specifically in Lung Cancer, including NSCLC and/or SCLC
- Experience with solid operational knowledge of clinical research in all stages of study lifecycle and understanding of R&D and drug development process
- Experience with leading and managing multiple complex design studies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science, PhD or equivalent coupled with previous project management experience
- Effective problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in a matrix environment
- Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment
- Deep knowledge of human research regulations in the US, IND/GCP/ICH-guidelines, and GSK SOP/POL/guidelines
Benefits:
- Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Salary: The US annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $129,750 to $216,250.