Local Delivery Lead (LDL) Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

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. ​ ​ Find out more:  ​ Our approach to R&D.    ​ Local Delivery Lead (LDL) Manager (m/f/d) Through their leadership, the Local Delivery Lead (LDL) Manager is accountable for the leadership of a team of Local Delivery Leads and delivery of clinical trials in specific therapy area(s) (TAs) and serves as a point-of-contact for cross-TA and cross-study issues with relevant central study teams and key stakeholders. Responsibilities: Accountable for strong leadership, people management, talent retention and development within the Local Delivery Lead (LDL) Team in country, providing direction and vision. Translates the organisation, vision, mission, and strategy into plans that can be understood and implemented by LDL staff. This includes ensuring that all teams understand and operate according to the agreed business priorities, regulatory requirements, and internal processes to ensure excellence in the delivery of studies and projects. Support and hold LDLs accountable to ensure all studies assigned to the LOC are delivered according to plan, with quality and within the agreed budget. Responsible for working with the LDL to resolve and escalate issues that may impact study delivery and to support LDLs working closely with QA team and R&D Issue Management (RDIM). Responsible for leading and developing the team of GSK LDLs by providing training, coaching, and mentoring including line and performance management. Responsible for standardizing processes, identifying, and sharing best practices, and representing local study management on internal and cross functional process improvement teams. Responsible for effective resource utilization so that studies are resourced appropriately. Accountable for driving LOC performance for clinical trials: their team is accountable for using agreed KPIs and organizing periodic reviews with key stakeholders. In collaboration with LOC Medical Affairs, and Site Engagement Leads (where applicable), the LDL Manager supports and holds LDL accountable for determining the feasibility of conducting protocols with reference to patient population, study complexity, and relevant resources. LDL Manager supports the LDL with selecting hospitals/clinics/investigators and is the initial point of contact for the asset/TA team in case of escalations. Represent GSK in key events (i.e. Forum, Symposium, Trade Association, etc.) and discussions related to the development of clinical research activities / investigator partnerships. Assist in local collaboration with key stakeholders (Legal, Data Privacy, Clinical Compliance and Improvement, Medical Affairs, etc.) for obtaining advice and support when needed. Point of contact for the CRO’s Line Manager in charge of study management through the FSP (Full-Service Provider) model, providing / capturing regular feedback for assuring best study delivery & best practice sharing. Leverage AI-enabled tools and digital solutions responsibly, to improve efficiency, data quality, and decision-making in clinical trial operations. Where delegated to LDL Manager, accountable for the LOC CRO’s oversight regarding operational aspects and to ensure legal obligations are fulfilled when studies are conducted in FSO (Fully Study Outsourced) Model. Qualifications & skills: University degree in Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology or related fields) or equivalent demonstrable professional experience in the area. Extensive experience in clinical operations or similar positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Solid knowledge of ICH-GCP, local regulations, and regulatory processes. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working in matrix teams. Analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset, with a focus on operational efficiency and quality. #LI-GSK Skills Agile Thinking, Business Acumen, Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Designs, Communication, Creativity, Decision Making, Fostering Collaboration, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Influencing Without Authority, People Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Time Management Germany Salary Range / Gehaltsbandbreiten Deutschland: EUR 85,500 to EUR 142,500The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. 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. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Der jährliche Brutto - Grundgehaltsrahmen für Neueinstellungen in dieser Position ist oben für jeden relevanten Standort ausgewiesen. Diese Gehaltsspannen berücksichtigen eine Reihe von Faktoren, basierend auf den Fähigkeiten, der Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle. Zusätzlich kann diese Position u.a. einen jährlichen Bonus, Urlaubsgeld, eine betriebliche Altersvorsorge sowie die Berechtigung zur Teilnahme an unserem aktienbasierten Long-Term Incentive-Programm beinhalten; dies ist abhängig von der Rolle. Detailliertere Informationen zum gesamten Vergütungspaket werden während des Rekrutierungsprozesses bereitgestellt. 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Angebote erfolgen in der Regel innerhalb der veröffentlichten Spanne unter Berücksichtigung der oben genannten Kriterien, wobei das obere Ende der Spanne im Allgemeinen sehr erfahrenen Kandidat*innen oder anderen außergewöhnlichen Konstella