Supported Studies Director
Company: GSK
Location: UK – London – New Oxford Street, USA – Pennsylvania – Upper Providence
Posted Date: Dec 3 2025
Reports to: Head of Interventional & Supported Studies
The key purpose of the Supported Studies Director is to lead the team to deliver studies across all therapeutic areas. In this role you are the supported studies global process owner (GPO). As the GPO, you are responsible for the end‑to‑end supported studies process and systems to ensure all supported studies are conducted to the highest standards of quality, ethics, and efficiency, utilizing the latest innovations, systems and best‑in‑class practices.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Supported Study TA Teams to execute supported studies with high quality to schedule and budget.
* Manage the Supported TA Leads to optimize TA level study timelines and scenarios to facilitate delivery of supported studies portfolio in line with Areas of Interest.
* Ensure feasibility of proposals and provide appropriate oversight of proposals deemed of interest to ensure a high‑quality, cost‑efficient way to meet timelines.
* Review proposals across all TA to ensure operational feasibility and consistency within program.
* Accountable for ensuring successful end‑to‑end operational support for the lifecycle of all studies across all TA.
* Plan, allocate, review and organize staff assignments; provide leadership, coaching, guidance as well as training and staff development opportunities; responsible for hiring and performance management process.
* Drive innovative approaches to study delivery through external facing advances in technology and sciences.
* Review budget forecasts for future studies and ensure they are accurately represented in the financial system.
* Collaborate across TA's; General Medicine, Global Health, Specialty, Oncology, Vaccines to identify process inefficiencies and lead solution development and implementation.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related area).
* Significant proven experience in clinical study delivery and execution gained from a pharmaceutical organization.
* Previous experience managing cross‑functional teams in a global setting.
* Demonstrated leadership experience in managing people, including hiring, performance management, and staff development.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex studies.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and escalate issues effectively.
* Experience working with senior stakeholders such as TA Heads, Medical Affairs Leads, and Portfolio Managers.
* Expertise in driving innovation in study delivery, including leveraging advanced technologies and scientific approaches.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
* MSc, PhD or MBA in a relevant field with significant experience leading complex, high‑priority clinical studies or programs.
* Strategic thinking and decision‑making abilities to optimize study timelines and portfolio delivery.
* Advanced problem‑solving skills to address operational challenges and risks effectively.
* Ability to collaborate across therapeutic areas to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
* Deep understanding of therapeutic areas relevant to GSK portfolio (e.g., General Medicine, Global Health, Specialty, Oncology, Vaccines).
* Familiarity with global clinical operations frameworks, including budget management systems and forecasting tools.
* Familiarity with clinical trial processes, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
* Understanding of therapeutic areas and related Areas of Interest (e.g., General Medicine, Oncology, Vaccines).
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Closing Date for Applications: 4th January 2026 (EOD)
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30 am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.
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