client banner -Job details -Clinical Research Scientist - Oncology -Requisition ID:WD163206 -Position:Full time -Open date:Apr 18, 2018 12:58 PM -Functional area:Medical and Clinical -Location: Upper Providence, Pennsylvania -Required degrees:Bachelors -Experience required:2 years -Relocation:Yes -Your Responsibilities: This role within Global Clinical and Study Delivery (GCSD) combines end-to-end design, execution, and reporting of global studies with leadership in project teams and across matrix teams. This role will contribute to individual studies in addition to project level activities, as appropriate. This includes responsibility and accountability for the set-up, coordination, execution and delivery of one or more portfolios of studies, programs, or groups of programs from one or more therapy areas. Be responsible for the delivery and quality of all clinical studies from protocol concept to final study report and for the validity of all data originating from studies supporting their portfolio, a sub-set of the overall Therapeutic Area (TA) workload. Reviewing and/or enhance the technical and scientific robustness of clinical plans and studies developed by the key customers for their designated area, while inputting and influencing. Have an established track record of generating alternative solutions and perspectives at project and line level. Encourage others within matrix and line teams to seek alternative perspectives and develop solutions. Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, all applicable laws and regulations, and GSK SOPs, for all products and services delivered for their designated studies. Make decisions which balance risk/benefit with clear understanding of impact on project; takes action to mitigate risk where appropriate. Lead and drive significant cross-therapeutic/functional business change initiatives according to company and/or group strategy and business needs. Be accountable for implementing new business processes and strategies; may also proactively identify issues, and propose strategies to manage implications and risks on clinical study/studies timelines, budgets and goals. Work closely with CPSSO TA director, Group Manager, and Clinical Program Leads to ensure that budget and human resources within the TA are assigned effectively to meet portfolio demands in the designated TA. Work with matrix partners to develop and manage study level budget within project budget allocation. Look for ways to use resource most effectively to manage workload within IPE/EPE budget and headcount allocation. Require active partnership building for their portfolios and collaborate with therapy aligned staff in other functions. Interact effectively across boundaries with other global functions using influencing and relationship-building skills. Additional responsibilities may include: Lead, build, and motivate a global team of clinical research scientists (CRSs) and clinical data scientists (CDSs) to deliver their designated portfolio of drug project commitments for their given TA, while embedding empowered study team roles (Operations and Science Leader (OSL), Data Quality Leader (DQL) and Clinical Investigation Leader (CIL). Accountability for the management, performance and motivation of all direct reports, as applicable. Be accountable for managing the workload, resource requirements, and commitment to timelines and budget for their TA portfolios based on current and likely future workloads Have primary responsibility and be a focal point of contact for interactions with specified portfolio leaders in the Therapy Area Units (TAU) and Discovery Performance Units (DPU) (e.g. Early Development Leaders, Clinical Investigation Leaders, Medicine Development Leaders, and/or Project Physician Leader, as appropriate) and other key stakeholder groups including Quantitative Sciences (statistics and clinical pharmacokinetics), project management, and TA aligned colleagues in late-phase. Why You? Basic qualifications: Bachelors degree in life sciences or related discipline At least 2 years experience pharmaceutical industry or CRO environment in the clinical development process In depth knowledge of study management and global regulatory guidelines and GSK company policies. Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree (e.g. MS, PhD, PharmD) Demonstrated experience leading in both matrix and line environment to deliver projects, develop clinical plans, and manage change Oncology Study experience preferred In depth knowledge of GSK company policies relating to study management Ability to establish and build internal and external relationships at all levels in a highly dynamic and matrixed environment Highly developed communication skills appropriate to the target audience, promoting effective decision-making where necessary Proven expertise in the proactive identification of issues which may impact clinical programs coupled with the ability to contribute to solutions affecting cross-functional matrix teams. Excellent leadership skills Excellent influencing and negotiation skills Why GSK?: Today there are still millions of people without access to basic healthcare, thousands of diseases without adequate treatments and millions more people who suffer from everyday ailments. At GSK we want to change this. We want to help people do more, feel better, live longer We have three world-leading businesses that research, develop and manufacture innovative pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. Across the US, we employ more than 15,000 people who strive to help others do more, feel better and live longer. This work starts one person, one community, and one story at a time. As a science-led, global healthcare business with clear values, we offer countless opportunities for people at various stages of their careers. On-the-job learning and rewarding individual contributions are extremely important to us. We believe in creating an inclusive and safe working environment and supporting our employees to help their communities. *LI-GSK Contact information: You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK HR Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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 GSKs compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSKs Transparency ReportingFor the Recordsite.