Biosampling Project Leader - 12 Months Secondment

GlaxoSmithKline; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in the United Kingdom is seeking a Biosampling Lead to design and deliver biosampling plans for clinical studies. You will coordinate with study teams, sites, laboratories and vendors to safeguard sample quality and patient safety.

You will drive training, ensure proper storage, and monitor timelines and quality metrics while supporting GSK’s mission to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in life sciences, pharmacy, biomedical sciences or related field.
• Good practical experience in biosampling, sample management, clinical operations or laboratory support.
• Hands-on knowledge of sample collection, processing, storage and shipment, including cold chain fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements for clinical samples.
• Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating multiple tasks and timelines.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; able to communicate clearly with global and local partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of biosampling plans, sample handling procedures and logistics for clinical studies.
• Coordinate with study teams, clinical sites, central and local laboratories, and logistics partners to ensure consistent sample handling.
• Maintain chain of custody, correct storage conditions and temperature control for all samples.
• Monitor timelines and quality metrics, identify risks to sample integrity, and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain study-specific biosampling documents, including procedures, work instructions and sample tracking guides.
• Provide training and support to site staff and study teams on biosampling procedures and quality expectations.

Skills

Agile Thinking

Clinical Development

Clinical Trial Designs

Decision Making

Fostering Collaboration

Influencing Without Authority

Leadership

Matrix Leadership

Mentorship

People Management

Project Management

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Advanced degree

Tools

LIMS

Data loggers

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.

Position Summary

You will lead biosampling activities for clinical studies in the UK. You will design and deliver biosampling and sample logistics plans that protect sample quality and patient safety. You will work closely with study teams, sites, laboratories and vendors to solve problems and keep studies on track. We value clear communicators who are organized, collaborative and practical. This role offers strong opportunities to grow, make meaningful impact, and support GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of biosampling plans, sample handling procedures and logistics for clinical studies.
• Coordinate with study teams, clinical sites, central and local laboratories, and logistics partners to ensure consistent sample handling.
• Maintain chain of custody, correct storage conditions and temperature control for all samples.
• Monitor timelines and quality metrics, identify risks to sample integrity, and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain study‑specific biosampling documents, including procedures, work instructions and sample tracking guides.
• Provide training and support to site staff and study teams on biosampling procedures and quality expectations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, biomedical sciences or related field.
• Good practical experience in biosampling, sample management, clinical operations or laboratory support.
• Hands‑on knowledge of sample collection, processing, storage and shipment, including cold chain fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements for clinical samples.
• Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating multiple tasks and timelines.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; able to communicate clearly with global and local partners.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience working with central laboratories or bioanalytical vendors on global clinical studies.
• Familiarity with sample tracking systems or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Experience with temperature‑controlled logistics and use of data loggers for shipments.
• Experience performing sample quality checks, troubleshooting integrity issues and conducting root cause analysis.
• Project management training or certification.
• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline.

Working Model

This role is hybrid. You will work 2-3 days per week at our Stevenage office.

Skills

• Agile Thinking
• Clinical Development
• Clinical Trial Designs
• Decision Making
• Fostering Collaboration
• Influencing Without Authority
• Leadership
• Matrix Leadership
• Mentorship
• People Management
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Why GSK?

Unifying science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. 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 at [e-mail] where you can also request a call. 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 Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive. We are 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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 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. Find out more on our career site.