GSK
Clinical Operations, Third Party Management Senior Director
GSK, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States, 19426
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Posted Date:
Aug 8 2025
Clinical Operations, Third Party Management Senior Director
Are you ready to lead and optimize strategic partnerships that drive innovation and efficiency in clinical trials? At GSK, we are committed to improving lives through groundbreaking research and development. As a Third-Party Management Senior Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering strong collaborations with external vendors ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Job Purpose
As the Third-Party Management Senior Director, you will oversee and optimize the delivery of services and projects through strategic partnerships with external vendors and service providers.
You will ensure efficient service delivery, uphold compliance and quality standards, and manage supplier risks at a study/program level and in partnership with the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) Excellence Team. By fostering strong partnerships and driving continuous improvement, you will support GSK’s mission to deliver impactful clinical trials.
The Third-Party Management Senior Director will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure robust oversight of third-party vendors at the project level, while driving continuous improvement in operational performance. By fostering strong, value-driven partnerships, this role is critical in maximizing the benefits of third-party engagements and supporting the company's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement resource strategies to ensure effective delivery of clinical trial objectives. Assess third-party capabilities and provide strategic recommendations for outsourcing clinical programs. Drive study value engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards. Mentor and support teams in identifying optimal external expertise and technology for pipeline delivery. Set performance expectations with vendors and conduct regular reviews to ensure accountability. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement in trial delivery. Act as the escalation point for third-party issues, including contract negotiations. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Identify and evaluate tech-enabled solutions to expedite program delivery. Ensure compliance with GSK guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory standards, promoting a culture of safety and improvement.
Job Posting Closing Date: 5th of September EOB US
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline. Experience in strategic positions requiring strong business acumen within clinical operations. Expertise in clinical trial delivery and familiarity with decentralized clinical trials (DCT). Experience managing global teams and stakeholders across diverse geographies. Leadership experience in a large matrix environment and experience in constructively challenge practices with senior leaders, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. Experience working independently and the ability to quickly build personal credibility and assimilate business issues/need.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate in drug development or a related field. Knowledge of innovative approaches and technologies in clinical trial management. Strong influencing and negotiations skills in challenging, ambiguous and/or changing environments. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness to bridge differences effectively. Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. High energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to driving results.
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.
Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/Seniority level
Seniority levelNot Applicable Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Clinical Operations, Third Party Management Senior Director
role at
GSK Clinical Operations, Third Party Management Senior Director 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Clinical Operations, Third Party Management Senior Director
role at
GSK Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Site Name:
UK – London – New Oxford Street, Bangalore, Belgium-Wavre, Poznan Pastelowa, Siena, Stevenage, Upper Providence
Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.
Posted Date:
Aug 8 2025
Clinical Operations, Third Party Management Senior Director
Are you ready to lead and optimize strategic partnerships that drive innovation and efficiency in clinical trials? At GSK, we are committed to improving lives through groundbreaking research and development. As a Third-Party Management Senior Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering strong collaborations with external vendors ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Job Purpose
As the Third-Party Management Senior Director, you will oversee and optimize the delivery of services and projects through strategic partnerships with external vendors and service providers.
You will ensure efficient service delivery, uphold compliance and quality standards, and manage supplier risks at a study/program level and in partnership with the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) Excellence Team. By fostering strong partnerships and driving continuous improvement, you will support GSK’s mission to deliver impactful clinical trials.
The Third-Party Management Senior Director will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure robust oversight of third-party vendors at the project level, while driving continuous improvement in operational performance. By fostering strong, value-driven partnerships, this role is critical in maximizing the benefits of third-party engagements and supporting the company's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement resource strategies to ensure effective delivery of clinical trial objectives. Assess third-party capabilities and provide strategic recommendations for outsourcing clinical programs. Drive study value engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards. Mentor and support teams in identifying optimal external expertise and technology for pipeline delivery. Set performance expectations with vendors and conduct regular reviews to ensure accountability. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement in trial delivery. Act as the escalation point for third-party issues, including contract negotiations. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Identify and evaluate tech-enabled solutions to expedite program delivery. Ensure compliance with GSK guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory standards, promoting a culture of safety and improvement.
Job Posting Closing Date: 5th of September EOB US
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline. Experience in strategic positions requiring strong business acumen within clinical operations. Expertise in clinical trial delivery and familiarity with decentralized clinical trials (DCT). Experience managing global teams and stakeholders across diverse geographies. Leadership experience in a large matrix environment and experience in constructively challenge practices with senior leaders, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. Experience working independently and the ability to quickly build personal credibility and assimilate business issues/need.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate in drug development or a related field. Knowledge of innovative approaches and technologies in clinical trial management. Strong influencing and negotiations skills in challenging, ambiguous and/or changing environments. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness to bridge differences effectively. Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. High energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to driving results.
*
#Hybrid*
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
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.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on UKRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.
Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/Seniority level
Seniority levelNot Applicable Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology IndustriesPharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GSK by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director Clinical Operations” roles. Philadelphia, PA $125,000.00-$150,000.00 2 months ago Philadelphia, PA $150,000.00-$200,000.00 6 days ago Vice President Perioperative Services at Pennsylvania Hospital (MD)Senior Director, Clinical Evidence Generation (REMOTE)Sr. Director, Global Clinical Operations TA Head, Neuroscience West Chester, PA $238,520.00-$300,000.00 3 weeks ago Philadelphia, PA $125,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago Senior Director, Clinical Data Management Philadelphia, PA $92,716.55-$106,003.03 5 days ago Regional Clinical Director- School BasedClinical Director of Childrens Educational ServicesAssociate Director, Clinical Operations and Trial SupportAssociate Project Director, Clinical Operations - OncologyAssociate Director, Clinical Research Operations Philadelphia, PA $89,500.00-$110,000.00 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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