Clinical Operations Specialist

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 Job title: Clinical Operations Specialist Location: Verona - modalità ibrida Employment type: Permanent, full time Closing date for applications: 22 luglio 2026 COB Position Summary Leads the co-ordination and delivery of specialized operational activities according to ICH GCP, international and local regulations, and relevant GSK written standards. The Clinical Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role as a member of the local clinical study team and is responsible for contributing to the planning, execution, and delivery of the Clinical trial in the country. Responsibilities Clinical Supplies and Logistics Accountable for facilitating timely and secure delivery of clinical trial material, ancillary study supplies and devices to clinical sites in collaboration with suppliers, local depot, customs brokers, couriers, and GSK teams. Responsible for oversight of vendor(s) managing local clinical supplies storage and supply distribution. Maintain expert knowledge of requirements for importation and distribution of supplies according to local regulations and manufacturer requirements Connect with local internal and external experts to keep up to date with changes in regulations and supply chain processes. Responsible for implementing improvements to local processes and driving timely delivery and reliability of supply. Coordinate with the TMF documentation team on document preparation, tracking-system updates, and filing Study Feasibility Support executing Confidentiality Agreements, Conflict of Interest forms and collecting Data Privacy Notices. Actively works with stakeholders to simplify/optimize processes as it relates to their area of expertise. Budget Development and Negotiation Responsible for leading the budget development and negotiation process with the site or supplier, ensuring fair market value and consistency while optimizing cost and minimizing risk. Acts as consultant/expert resource with respect to study budget development and any associated systems/tools, including identifying cost variances and opportunities for cost avoidance. Responsible for ensuring TMF completeness for all budget and contracting activities Financial analysis, Forecasting and Payments Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payments to investigator sites/vendors as per the agreed contract. Will set-up, input and manage the payment schedule within dedicated systems. Other Clinical Operation Specialist Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating and updating information required for institutional reports and external stakeholders. Could act as subject matter expert at the LOC for different applications applicable to their role. Provide administrative support to the local GMASE department by coordinating meetings, managing communication flows, acting as the liaison between local and global teams, and performing related administrative duties. Leverages AI-enabled tools and digital solutions responsibly to improve efficiency, data quality, and decision-making in clinical trial operations Why you? Basic Qualifications & Skills We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law and/or Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology or related fields) or at least 2 years of experience in clinical operations or similar positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Solid knowledge of ICH-GCP, local regulations, and regulatory processes. Excellent communication skills in English and Italian, both written and spoken. Solid digital skills, including confident use of modern collaboration tools and digital platforms (e.g. AI tools). Preferred Qualifications & Skills If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Strong process innovation mindset, able to redesign workflows and continuously improve ways of working. Proven ambition and strong drive to achieve challenging goals. High flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments. Demonstrated teamwork skills, with a collaborative and supportive approach to colleagues What We Offer: Performance Reward Flexible Benefits Company Healthcare Plan Integrative pension fund Employee Assistance Programme Tax assistance Personal parcel delivery service Local nursery agreement Free Company canteen Coffee Corners Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. #LI-Hybrid Skills Agile Thinking, Business Process Improvements, CAPA Management, Change Management, Clinical Development, Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Partnership Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Validation Processes Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 37,200 to EUR 62,000The 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.La fascia salariale della Retribuzione Annua Lorda (RAL) per i nuovi assunti in questa posizione è indicata sopra per ciascuna sede applicabile. Queste fasce tengono conto di diversi fattori, tra cui le competenze, l'esperienza, il livello di istruzione del candidato e le condizioni di mercato per il ruolo. Inoltre, questa posizione potrebbe prevedere un bonus annuale e la partecipazione al nostro programma di incentivazione a lungo termine basato sull’assegnazione azioni, in funzione del livello del ruolo. Informazioni più dettagliate sull’intero pacchetto retributivo e sui benefit saranno fornite durante il processo di selezione. Questo ruolo è aperto a candidati basati in diversi paesi; per tale motivo sono indic