Local Study Manager (LDL) - Oncology

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: Local Study Manager (LDL) - Oncology Location: Verona - modalità ibrida Employment type: Permanent, full time Closing date for applications: 29 luglio 2026 COB Scope For our headquarters in Verona, we are looking for a Local Delivery Lead to be included in our Clinical Operations area. We are currently looking for a profile to be allocated to the Oncology therapeutic area. In this role, You will: The Local Delivery Lead (LDL) is the lead role for within-country operational feasibility, planning and delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials and epidemiological and Health Outcome studies in a specific country or cluster of countries. They are accountable for within-country execution and delivery of assigned studies to time, budget and quality expectations as defined in the clinical development plan and study protocol as well as in local regulations, IND/GCP/ICH-guidelines, GSK Corporate and local SOPS and POLs. Their scope of work includes matrix leadership and project management of country and site-level activities [FD] oversight including site management & monitoring activities within their assigned countries. The LDL serves as the operational point-of-contact between the central Study Delivery Lead and in-country operational staff aligned to study. In all geographies it is recognized that the LDL is part of the local GSK community and collaborates closely with local medical staff (who are responsible for local medical and scientific elements of the study) as well as with Clinical Research Associates (CRA)/monitors and other in-country staff. Why You? Basic Qualifications & Skills We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: University Scientific Degree or equivalent qualification (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Bio Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing etc); 3 years of previous Clinical Operations experience with at least 2 years of in-country monitoring or study management experience or equivalent; Demonstrated high level of understanding of clinical research and clinical trial management, and the associated regulatory, processes and quality requirements; Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and proactively, to develop credibility with colleagues within and outside Clin Ops team, and to influence decisions; Excellent understanding of Clin Ops strategy and purpose in the pharmaceutical industry and ability to translate scientific knowledge into business-driven strategies/activities; Internal and external customer focused and oriented; Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken. Preferred Qualifications & Skills If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Proven leadership skills in motivating and empowering teams to achieve organizational goals. Strong expertise in clinical study processes, drug development, sample management, and quality requirements. Skilled in project management, including scope, budget, timeline, resource planning, and financial reporting. Collaborative leader with the ability to work across functional and geographical boundaries, fostering communication and teamwork. Proficient in setting priorities, managing resources, and achieving performance targets in local/regional settings. Experienced in risk management, contingency planning, and applying industry best practices for efficient clinical study execution. Location: Verona, 50% remote working on a monthly basis We can offer domestic relocation support. What We Offer: Permanent contract in a very Inclusive environment 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 Acumen, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Trial Designs, Communication, Creativity, Decision Making, Fostering Collaboration, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Influencing Without Authority, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Time Management Italian Salary Range / Fascia retributiva in Italia: EUR 53,475 to EUR 89,125The 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 indicate le fasce retributive relative a ciascun paese. La pubblicazione di tali fasce, per altri paesi, che sono possibili sedi lavorative per questa posizione, risponde a normative locali in materia di trasparenza retributiva, che richiedono l’indicazione delle retribuzioni negli annunci di lavoro. Qualora per una specifica sede o paese non sia indicata una fascia retributiva, le relative condizioni economiche saranno discusse nel corso del processo di selezione. E’ importante considerare che le retribuzioni variano da paese a paese in base all