Hybrid Diagnostics Delivery Lead—Oncology Trials

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Stevenage, Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Diagnostic Delivery Lead in the UK to oversee operational delivery of diagnostics across oncology trials. You will coordinate biosample collection, assay implementation, data readiness, and audit compliance in partnership with Strategy, Biomarker, Regulatory, and CROs.

The role requires extensive experience in clinical operations, diagnostic technologies, and regulatory standards, with strong cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biomedical science, or related field.
• Experience in project or delivery management within diagnostics, clinical development, or healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of diagnostic technologies and their application in clinical trials or healthcare delivery.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards relevant to diagnostics.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with ability to engage diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix working environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinical diagnostic plans for oncology programmes in early and late-stage development, ensuring audit readiness and managing risks.
• Define and deliver biosample collection, processing and storage for studies, forecasting and managing costs.
• Manage the implementation of clinical trial assays at reference labs, central labs and CROs, including vendor oversight.
• Provide diagnostic input to protocols, informed consent forms and other study documents; work with Clinical Operations on site communications and training materials.
• Align with Data Management and Biostatistics on data requirements and data transfer; act as first point of contact for biosample questions.
• Drive process and system improvements, coach colleagues as a SME, and model GSK values.

Skills

Agile Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Clinical Data Interpretation

Clinical Data Review

Clinical Development

Clinical Trial Designs

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Digital Fluency

Drug Regulatory Affairs

Executive Presence

Learning Agility

Matrix Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biomedical science, or a related discipline

Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking a Diagnostic Delivery Lead in the UK to oversee operational delivery of diagnostics across oncology trials. You will coordinate biosample collection, assay implementation, data readiness, and audit compliance in partnership with Strategy, Biomarker, Regulatory, and CROs.

The role requires extensive experience in clinical operations, diagnostic technologies, and regulatory standards, with strong cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced matrix environment.