Associate Director, Human Samples And Data Access

GlaxoSmithKline

Competitive salary; annual bonus based on compyny ...
Hybrid
Extensive experience in human sample acquisition
Expert knowledge of ethical considerations for human-subject research
Experience leading external collaboration contracting
GlaxoSmithKline is seeking an Associate Director for Human Samples and Data Access to lead the acquisition and management of human samples and translational data for research and development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bioscience research, particularly in sourcing and managing human-derived samples, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the end-to-end acquisition and stewardship of human samples and translational data to support discovery and development work.
  • GSK offers a competitive salary, annual bonus based on company performance, and a hybrid working model through the Performance with Choice programme.
  • Candidates must demonstrate expert-level knowledge of ethical considerations for human-subject research in at least two jurisdictions including the UK, USA, or China.

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GlaxoSmithKline is seeking an Associate Director for Human Samples and Data Access to lead the acquisition and management of human samples and translational data for research and development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bioscience research, particularly in sourcing and managing human-derived samples, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Salary

Competitive salary; Annual bonus based on company performance; Pension plan membership and shares and savings programme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience in human sample acquisition
  • Expert knowledge of ethical considerations for human-subject research
  • Experience leading external collaboration contracting
  • Strong project management in matrixed environment
  • Wet-lab or biobanking experience required

Nice-to-have

  • PhD with post-doctoral industry experience
  • Background in respiratory or immunology disease areas
  • Knowledge of single-cell and spatial omics technologies
  • Experience managing meta-data integration into LIMS
  • VBA programming or SQL skills for tech systems

Key Requirements

  • Significant post-Ph.D./Masters experience in bioscience/pharma research
  • Expert-level knowledge of ethics in UK/USA/China
  • Experience designing sample collections and study set-up

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