Ph3Position Summary /h3pThis position within GCSD (Global Clinical Study Delivery) is accountable for leading the operational strategy, planning and delivery of the study/studies end to end from CSI (Commit to Study Initiation) until study archiving to time, quality, budget, company standards and scientific requirements as outlined in the clinical development plan. The Global Study Lead (GSL) owns the vision for study success, the prioritisation of deliverables and formation of Working Groups with key leadership across the matrix organization with the Study Level Statistician and Clinical Lead. The GSL represents Clinical Operations within the Study Leadership Team (SLT). /ph3Responsibilities /h3ullibStrategic study leadership delivery: /b Accountable member of the Study Leadership Team (SLT) providing strategic leadership and decision‑making to deliver studies to time, quality, budget, scientific and company standards, including robust upfront feasibility, planning, governance preparation, and understanding study contribution to the broader program/submission. /lilibOperational oversight, risk issue management: /b Provides end‑to‑end operational oversight and support to Global Study Manager (GSM) and Study Manager (SM), acting as the escalation point for Clinical Operations, vendors, and working groups; proactively identifies, assesses, and mitigates study risks while balancing risk/agevolazioni and ensuring effective issue resolution. /lilibCompliance, quality inspection readiness: /b Ensures compliance with ICH/GCP, applicable laws, regulations, and GSK SOPs; oversees protocol compliance, quality management, and continual inspection readiness, with strategic operational input into protocol, ICF, and key study documents. /lilibStakeholder communication matrix leadership: /b Accountable for translating asset requirements to the study and appropriate communication with the Clinical Operations Asset Lead and is escalation point for clinical operations, support the Working Groups leads to proactively and effectively identify, oversee, and mitigate study risks. Builds and leads empowered matrix teams, ensuring clear, timely stakeholder communication on study status, expectations, risks, and issues; provides therapeutic area expertise and contributes to ways of working and process improvement initiatives. /lilibFinancial vendor accountability: /b Accountable for study budget and financial reviews; leads assessment, selection, and holistic oversight of FSO and other study vendors in collaboration with COAL, GSM, and SM, serving as escalation point for vendor performance and delivery issues. /lilibInnovation, technology efficiency: /b Drives innovative study delivery approaches (e.g., DCTs), acts as decision‑maker for study‑level innovation, and serves as an ambassador for AIML, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency, quality, and ways of working across teams. /li /ulh3Basic Qualification /h3ulliDegree in life sciences, health informatics or a related field, or equivalent experience + extensive clinical development experience and proven experience in driving operational study delivery to time, cost, and quality within the pharmaceutical industry or CRO environment. /liliProven global study leadership experience, experience in leading global study set‑up and delivery with multi‑country execution, including leading high‑performing, cross‑functional matrix teams and driving timely, high‑quality decision‑making in complex and high‑pressure environments. /liliStrong knowledge of study management and regulatory requirements, including in‑depth understanding of ICH/GCP and global regulatory guidelines. /liliDemonstrated stakeholder management and influence skills, with the ability to engage, align, and influence senior leaders (Senior Director / VP level) and cross‑functional partners. /liliExcellent project and budget management capabilities, including proactive issue identification, risk mitigation, prioritization, and delivery against timelines and financial targets. /liliHighly developed communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate strategy, manage conflict, foster psychological safety, and empower others in a matrixed environment. /li /ulh3Preferred Qualification /h3ulliDeep therapeutic area expertise, ideally consolidated within specific indications, with the agility to work across multiple therapeutic areas and study types. /liliStrategic leadership experience in innovative trial designs, including adaptive designs, decentralised clinical trials (DCTs), and exposure to platform, umbrella, or basket trials. /liliExtensive experience managing CROs and external vendors, including oversight of performance, realignment when delivery is at risk, negotiation of solutions, and leading After‑Action Reviews. /liliExperience with complex or adaptive study designs. /liliStrong change leadership and growth mindset, with the creativity to modernise clinical delivery, leverage external technologies and networks, and continuously improve ways of working. /liliProven ability to lead through influence, making timely, complex decisions with strong rationale, championing key decisions, and connecting teams to purpose. /li /ulh3Salary Benefits /h3pThe annual base salary in Poland for new hires in this position ranges from PLN 339,750 to PLN 566,250 gross, taking into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Depending on the role and internal policies, the position may also be eligible for a bonus (if applicable and based on defined, non‑discretionary criteria) and/or awards for exceptional performance (granted at the employer’s discretion). All statutory benefits will be maintained in accordance with Polish law. Other benefits may also be offered, which may include private healthcare, additional paid days off, life insurance, private pension plan and fully paid parental leave care of family member leave. /ph3Equal Opportunity Disability Accommodations /h3pIf you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr