Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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Our approach to R&D Position Summary You will lead the operational delivery of global clinical studies from Canada. You will partner with global study teams, local colleagues and external partners to deliver studies on time, on budget and to high quality. We value clear communicators who make practical decisions, build trust and support colleagues. In this role you will grow your clinical leadership and project management skills while helping GSK unite 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: - Act as the operational lead for assigned global clinical studies and manage end-to-end delivery. - Plan and lead study start-up activities in Canada, including regulatory and ethics submissions. - Track timelines, budgets and resources; identify risks and deliver mitigation plans. - Oversee vendor and contract research organisation (CRO) performance and relationships. - Maintain trial documentation and ensure readiness for audits and inspections. - Report study status and decisions to global and local stakeholders. Responsibilities - Serve as the main operational contact between global study teams and Canadian partners. - Lead feasibility, site selection and local start-up to support recruitment goals. - Monitor recruitment, study metrics and operational risks and recommend corrective actions. - Manage study-level financials and contribute to contract and budget negotiations. - Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice and applicable local regulations. - Coach and support local study staff and share practical improvements across teams. Why You? Work model: This role is hybrid. Regular on-site presence in Canada is expected. Travel within Canada and internationally will be required. 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, nursing, pharmacy, clinical research or related field. - Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical research or clinical study operations. - Experience across study stages: start-up, recruitment and close-out. - Demonstrated project management skills with timeline and budget oversight. - Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Advanced degree in life sciences, clinical research or a related discipline. - Experience leading global multi-country studies and working with central study teams. - Prior experience managing CROs, vendors or vendor oversight plans. - Knowledge of Health Canada regulations and local ethics submission processes. - Familiarity with electronic trial master file systems and clinical operations tools. - Experience supporting audits, inspections or corrective actions. What we value We value people who are curious, accountable and collaborative. We support inclusion and welcome different perspectives. You will find learning opportunities and practical support to grow your career. If you enjoy clear, meaningful work that helps patients, we encourage you to apply. How to apply Please submit your CV and a short cover note describing why this role matters to you and how your skills match the position. We look forward to hearing from you.In compliance with Ontario's provincial pay transparency legislation, this job posting includes a salary range to support equitable and informed hiring practices. The annual compensation for this role is CAD117,000 to CAD167,000 , determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. GSK is dedicated to promoting transparency and fairness throughout our recruitment process.Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at [email protected].  Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.

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