Head Third Party Operational Strategy - Central And Speciality Lab

GlaxoSmithKline

Multiple Locations
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Third-party laboratory strategy
Operational excellence
Vendor performance management
** GSK is seeking a Head of Third Party Operational Strategy for Central and Specialty Labs, responsible for driving laboratory strategy and ensuring operational excellence in partnerships across clinical development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and laboratory management, with strong leadership skills to oversee third-party vendors and collaborate across teams. **

Job Summary

  • Define and communicate a clear strategic direction for third-party laboratory partnerships, ensuring alignment with GSK’s overall objectives.
  • Establish robust performance expectations for vendors, maintaining ongoing dialogue and conducting regular performance reviews.
  • Ensure all activities are compliant with country regulations, GSK Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and other relevant regulations.

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** GSK is seeking a Head of Third Party Operational Strategy for Central and Specialty Labs, responsible for driving laboratory strategy and ensuring operational excellence in partnerships across clinical development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and laboratory management, with strong leadership skills to oversee third-party vendors and collaborate across teams. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • third-party laboratory strategy
  • operational excellence
  • vendor performance management
  • regulatory compliance
  • cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • strategic transformation initiatives
  • agile solutions
  • coaching and mentoring teams

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Extensive pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Experience in strategy deployment with third parties
  • Strong background in clinical trial design and laboratory execution
  • Expertise in central laboratory operations
  • Extensive experience in outsourcing and vendor management
  • Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines

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