Job Title: Supported Studies delivery lead (Intercontinental Regions)
Position Summary
You will lead the operational delivery of supported clinical studies across intercontinental regions, with a primary base in Japan. You will work with study teams, regional partners, and external vendors to ensure studies are planned, executed and closed on time, to quality standards, and within budget. We value clear communication, practical problem solving and collaborative leadership. This role offers growth across global programs, visible impact on evidence generation, and the chance to contribute to our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Lead end-to-end delivery for supported studies across intercontinental regions, from feasibility through final report and archiving.
- Create and own pragmatic study delivery plans, timelines and budgets that align with global and regional strategies.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure operational readiness and consistent study execution.
- Identify operational risks and implement clear mitigation actions, escalating when needed.
- Ensure study documentation and conduct meet applicable regulatory, ethical and quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement and share lessons learned to strengthen study delivery practices.
Why You?
Working pattern
This role is located in Japan and is hybrid. You will be expected to work on-site in Japan regularly and travel within the region as needed.
Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, clinical research, pharmacy, nursing, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in clinical study delivery, clinical operations or study management in pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or similar settings.
- Experience managing multi-country or intercontinental studies and working with international teams.
- Strong knowledge of clinical study processes, GCP principles and applicable local regulations.
- Demonstrated experience managing vendors, budgets and study timelines.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills in English. Japanese language skills required for this Japan-based role.
Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Advanced degree in life sciences, public health, clinical research or related discipline.
- Experience with non-interventional studies, real-world studies or registries.
- Track record in leading complex studies across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Experience working within a matrix organisation and influencing without direct line authority.
- Hands-on experience with electronic trial systems and study documentation tools.
- Proven ability to coach and mentor colleagues and support capability building.
What we value in you
You are organised, decisive and accountable. You bring a practical mindset focused on delivering quality results. You build strong working relationships and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders. You are curious and open to learning. You care about doing the right thing for patients and teams. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who may not meet every preferred requirement to apply.
How to apply
We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter describing a recent study you led, the challenges you faced, and the outcome. Come join us and help deliver high-quality evidence that advances patient care.
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.
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