Associate Director, Human Samples and Data Access
Reporting to the Director for Human Samples and Data Access in the Translational Sciences (TS) team, the Associate Director will lead the sourcing, acquisition and stewardship of human samples and translational data that directly support discovery and development activities. The role requires collaboration across GSK’s matrix organization, including disease, translational, platform, and external partner teams, to deliver high‑quality, ethically sourced samples and data.
Key Responsibilities
* Execute and evaluate strategies to identify and secure human‑derived samples and foundational data for research and translational teams.
* Work with internal stakeholders across disease, clinical, translational, and technology teams to define sample and data requirements that meet scientific and regulatory needs.
* Manage end‑to‑end sample and data acquisition activities, including partner evaluation, contracting, logistics, chain of custody, and quality checks, ensuring integrity and traceability.
* Oversee re‑use of GSK internal samples from research and clinical trials, including technology tools for data and document retrieval.
* Build and maintain trusted partnerships with academic groups, clinical consortia, biobanks, and external vendors.
* Ensure ethical, legal, and regulatory compliance for the use of human samples and associated data and maintain clear documentation and traceability.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
* Extensive experience in sourcing, acquiring, and using human samples and translational data in bioscience research, including designing sample collections and contributing to study set‑up (e.g., ICF, protocol, CRF, lab needs).
* Experience leading the contracting and management of external collaborations and third‑party vendors.
* Expert‑level knowledge of ethical considerations for human‑subject research in at least two of: UK, USA, China.
* Post‑Ph.D./Masters experience in bioscience/pharma research with some wet‑lab or biobanking experience.
* Strong project management skills in a matrixed environment, prioritising and managing simultaneous tasks to meet timelines while maintaining attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with experience managing different stakeholder types.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
* Ph.D. with post‑doctoral or industry experience in translational research, genomics, or biomarker development.
* Basic understanding of drug discovery and development.
* Background in at least one relevant disease area (e.g., respiratory, immunology, hepatology, or neurology).
* Practical knowledge of modern single‑cell, spatial, or omics technologies and how they influence human sample needs.
* Experience managing sample meta‑data integration into HBS LIMS and technical systems (e.g., VBA programming, SQL).
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 other basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
People requiring adjustments to our application process to demonstrate their strengths and capabilities may contact:
* UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com
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