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Provides leadership, oversight and manages the activities of within-country operational planning and delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials in a specific country or cluster of countries; across all oncology areas (solid and blood) to the required quality standards, GSK written standards, local regulations and ICH GCP.
Job Responsibility:
Leads the local study team consisting of within-country clinical operations team members, cross-functional experts, vendor staff and external clinical site staff
Serves as the operational point-of-contact between the central GSK study team and within-countr(ies) study team
Accountable for within-country delivery of assigned studies to time, budget and quality expectations
Ensures that critical study timelines related to study activities within-countr(ies) are accurately forecasted and achieved
Accountable for the accuracy of study systems, including completeness of the trial master file
Identifies and resolves or escalates issues and risks that may impact study delivery
If needed, may provides feedback on performance, capabilities and competencies of local study members
Has the accountability to estimate, track and deliver against the local budget for the studies
As required, advises on contract development with Sites/CRO/Vendors and may participate in budget/contract negotiations
As required, prepares the local Informed Consent Form and coordinates the submission of the Clinical Study Application to Regulatory Authority and local Ethics Committees
Acquires and maintains an appropriate level of knowledge on the study compound, protocol, pathology of disease area
As required, assists with audits/inspections of local clinical operations department and study / sites
Continuously develops knowledge in the areas of GCP, internal company guidelines, SOPs
Available and willing to travel as job requires
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in clinical operations or study management
R&D Experience and knowledge in Oncology areas
Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements
Proven ability to manage complex clinical studies across multiple geographies
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
Fluency in Japanese and English (Japanese: JLPT 1 level and English: TOEIC score of 800 or above is required)
Master’s degree in a science-related field
Advanced knowledge of drug development processes and clinical trial operations
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partnerships
Nice to have:
Master’s degree in a science-related field
Advanced knowledge of drug development processes and clinical trial operations
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partnerships