GSK
Clinical Development Manager, Oncology
Competitive salary and benefits
Job Function:
Medical and Clinical
Job Type:
Location:
London
Based:
Closing date:
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Description
Site Name:
Cambridge MA
- GSK HQ, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
- Upper Providence
Posted Date:
Oct 29, 2024
Role Overview:
This role within Global Clinical Oncology R&D will serve as a clinical sciences leader on global oncology studies and contribute to program-level activities. The individual will be responsible for the delivery of quality study strategy and design, understanding the analysis and interpretation of data throughout the study, including leading clinical data review ongoing throughout study conduct. Additionally, the role involves the end-to-end writing of protocols (from protocol concept to final study report) and contributing to the development of informed consent forms and other study-related documents.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Development Oncology:
- Review and/or enhance the technical and scientific robustness of project-level clinical development plans.
- Support regulatory interactions, including contributing to briefing documents, presentations, addressing questions, and responses.
- Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, all applicable laws and regulations, and GSK SOPs for all products and services delivered for their designated studies.
- Contribute to the development of end-to-end clinical development strategy.
- Make decisions that balance risk/benefit with a clear understanding of the impact on the study and project; take action to mitigate risk where appropriate.
- Actively partner to build relationships and collaborate with oncology-aligned staff in other global functions.
- Cultivate strong relationships and robust communication among the clinical study/project team and GSK’s Oncology Clinical Development Organization. This includes training, education, onboarding, and problem-solving in the conduct of clinical trials.
- Encourage others within matrix and line teams to seek alternative perspectives and develop solutions.
Study Design and Interpretation:
- Design and interpret study results that provide data to adequately address questions concerning efficacy/effectiveness, safety, applicability to the targeted patient population, and clinical and commercial value. Ensure that patient safety is of paramount concern and that regulatory requirements are incorporated.
- Provide leadership at the study level to assure the overall safety of the study subjects.
- Drive/contribute to clinical components of the Investigator’s Brochure (IB) and documents for regulatory submissions and advisory requirements, including scientific advice, IND, EoP2, preNDA/BLA meetings, NDA/BLA, and MAA documents.
- Serve as a product, protocol, and project subject matter expert to support internal and external customers.
- Work with external experts to develop abstracts, manuscripts, and study design presentations.
Qualifications:
Experience in clinical development, particularly in oncology.
- Strong understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make informed decisions balancing risk and benefit.
This role is critical in ensuring the successful design, execution, and interpretation of global oncology studies, contributing to the advancement of clinical development strategies and regulatory compliance.
REQUIREMENTS
### Basic Qualifications
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Industry Experience: Experience in a pharmaceutical industry or CRO environment in the clinical development process.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with study management, global regulatory guidelines, and ICH/GCP.
- Documentation Skills: Experience in developing and writing study protocols, study procedures manuals, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports.
### Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Advanced Degree: Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD, PharmD).
- Clinical Development Experience: Experience across all phases of development (I-IV).
- Oncology Expertise: Oncology clinical development experience, particularly in the area of immuno-oncology.
- Communication Skills: Highly developed communication skills appropriate to the target audience, promoting effective decision-making where necessary.
- Problem-Solving: Proven expertise in the proactive identification of issues which may impact clinical programs coupled with the ability to contribute to solutions affecting cross-functional matrix teams.
- Collaboration: Proven track record of working with investigators, site staff, external experts, Contract Research Organizations, and vendors.
- Leadership: Excellent leadership skills.
- Influencing and Negotiation: Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
Please visit [GSK US Benefits Summary]](#) to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Uniting Science, Technology, and Talent to Get Ahead of Disease Together
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our goal is to positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns, all while being an organisation where people can thrive.
Our Mission:
Prevent and Treat Disease: We focus on vaccines, specialty, and general medicines.
- Core Therapeutic Areas: We invest in four key areas:
- Infectious diseases
- HIV
- Respiratory/Immunology
- Oncology
- Science and Technology: We emphasize the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies.
Our People:
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We aim to create an environment where:
People feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be.
- Individuals can be themselves, feeling welcome, valued, and included.
- Employees can keep growing and look after their wellbeing.
Join Us:
If you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to:
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