VP Global Clinical Operations Oncology
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UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Lead a global team of Disease Area Leads, Clinical Operations Asset Leads, Third Party Management Leads, to provide leadership and overall delivery of the clinical portfolio. Accountable for the Early and Late Phase strategy and delivery for the TA.
Coordinate the Business Development strategic input across GCO and be the single point of contact for Alliance Management when business development opportunities are evaluated, including the GCO accountable person for due diligence.
Partner with key Oncology stakeholders to shape the vision and resourcing/delivery strategy to support the clinical portfolio from design through regulatory submission/approvals.
Manage, coach, and oversee team members who are accountable for the delivery of clinical development programs working with the key cross-functional leadership teams and project team.
Strategic leadership and direction for the global clinical delivery team, ensuring alignment with GSK's R&D objectives and overall company strategy.
Identify and share best practices and oversee the implementation of these into business processes.
Control and manage the internal budget for global department staff as well as the external project expenditure budget required to deliver the portfolio.
Provide strategic leadership, management, and a single point of accountability for all aspects of Oncology Clinical Program Delivery worldwide to ensure delivery of key progression targets and optimum alignment with stakeholders.
Embed innovative approaches to drive delivery optimisation and to accelerate development timelines across the life cycle of an asset.
Proactively identify and manage risks associated with clinical program delivery. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful execution of clinical trials.
Create a culture within the organisation that values sharing best practices, fostering a sense of community, identification and development of key talent, innovation and problem-solving in the face of an increasingly challenging environment.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline
Experience in Global Clinical Operations including study/asset leadership, data and site management
Relevant therapeutic area experience in Oncology and/or Hematology
A track record in leading a global project or function where people are challenged and developed
Proven leadership operating in a matrix environment, ability to constructively challenge practices with senior leaders; possess negotiation skills and ability to influence with or without authority at all levels of the organisation
Preferred Qualifications:
You will stand out if you also bring the following:
Advanced degree (Master or Doctorate)
Proven strategic & enterprise thinking with strong business acumen
Experience working independently with senior executives and the ability to quickly build personal credibility and assimilate business issues/need
Experience in organisation-wide problem solving and high-quality strategic analysis
Experience working independently and the ability to quickly build personal credibility and assimilate business issues/need
Strong influencing and negotiations skills in challenging, ambiguous and/or changing environments
High level of energy, enthusiasm and commitment
High degree of creativity and innovation in developing new approaches, processes and methodologies
Ability to build credibility quickly across a diverse range of functional teams, seniority, and geography
Highly effective verbal, written, presentation communications skill
ABOUT THE COMPANY
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology, and oncology).
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 want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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