Randomisation and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) Optimisation Lead
Site: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, Belgium-Wavre, GSK HQ, Ware
Posted Date: Mar 2 2026
We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practices with a hybrid working model.
As the RTSM Optimisation Lead, you will lead optimisation of randomisation and trial supply management across clinical studies, working with forecasting, clinical operations, suppliers and technology teams to turn forecasts into robust resupply plans. This role offers growth, visible impact on study delivery and the chance to help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities
* Develop best practices and guidance for advanced study designs within the RTSM group, building standards across the RTSM group.
* Optimise existing processes across the RTSM service to glean highest and best efficiencies while maintaining a high level of customer service to internal stakeholders.
* Work closely with partners in advanced forecast modelling to develop best practices in demand and supply planning for RTSM.
* Develop study specific supply strategies with the RAMOS PM group to eliminate stockouts, minimise waste and reduce shipments.
* Independently assess suitability, configure and maintain complex RTSM study designs.
* Proactively identify and communicate issues and provide proposed solutions.
* Accountable for identifying, owning, and implementing process improvements (i.e., SOPs) and training needs & gaps.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a scientific, technical or related discipline + Substantial experience in RTSM.
* Practical knowledge and experience of clinical trial forecasting and resupply concepts.
* Experience working with APIs or integrating systems, and producing clear requirement specifications.
* Experience with third-party RTSM or clinical supply planning vendors.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
* Experience writing SQL queries and working with operational study data.
* Experience with portfolio planning or clinical supply planning tools.
* Familiarity with helpdesk or ticket management systems.
* Knowledge of data engineering approaches and data modelling.
* Awareness of regulatory expectations for clinical systems and data integrity.
* Active involvement in industry groups or initiatives related to RTSM.
Closing Date for Applications – 15th March 2026
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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