Clinical Operations, Third Party Management Senior Director
Are you ready to lead and optimize strategic partnerships that drive innovation and efficiency in clinical trials? At GSK, we are committed to improving lives through groundbreaking research and development. As a Third-Party Management Senior Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering strong collaborations with external vendors ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Job Purpose
As the Third-Party Management Senior Director, you will oversee and optimize the delivery of services and projects through strategic partnerships with external vendors and service providers.
You will ensure efficient service delivery, uphold compliance and quality standards, and manage supplier risks at a study/program level and in partnership with the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) Excellence Team. By fostering strong partnerships and driving continuous improvement, you will support GSK’s mission to deliver impactful clinical trials.
The Third-Party Management Senior Director will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure robust oversight of third-party vendors at the project level, while driving continuous improvement in operational performance. By fostering strong, value-driven partnerships, this role is critical in maximizing the benefits of third-party engagements and supporting the company's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement resource strategies to ensure effective delivery of clinical trial objectives.
2. Assess third-party capabilities and provide strategic recommendations for outsourcing clinical programs.
3. Drive study value engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
4. Mentor and support teams in identifying optimal external expertise and technology for pipeline delivery.
5. Set performance expectations with vendors and conduct regular reviews to ensure accountability.
6. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement in trial delivery.
7. Act as the escalation point for third-party issues, including contract negotiations.
8. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Identify and evaluate tech-enabled solutions to expedite program delivery.
10. Ensure compliance with GSK guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory standards, promoting a culture of safety and improvement.
Job Posting Closing Date: 5th of September EOB US
Basic Qualifications
11. Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
12. Experience in strategic positions requiring strong business acumen within clinical operations.
13. Expertise in clinical trial delivery and familiarity with decentralized clinical trials (DCT).
14. Experience managing global teams and stakeholders across diverse geographies.
15. Leadership experience in a large matrix environment and experience in constructively challenge practices with senior leaders, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
16. Experience working independently and the ability to quickly build personal credibility and assimilate business issues/need.
Preferred Qualifications
17. Master’s or Doctorate in drug development or a related field.
18. Knowledge of innovative approaches and technologies in clinical trial management.
19. Strong influencing and negotiations skills in challenging, ambiguous and/or changing environments.
20. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness to bridge differences effectively.
21. Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
22. High energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to driving results.
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Why GSK?
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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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
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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