Clinical Operations Asset Lead, Late-Phase Lung Oncology

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Upper Providence (Delaware County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK seeks a Clinical Operations Asset Lead (COAL), Late Phase Lung Oncology, to drive strategic operational plans across global programs. You will partner with Clinical Development, Biostatistics and partners to enable asset delivery.

You will shape development plans, manage resourcing, and ensure quality, risk mitigation and governance while leading Study Delivery Teams in a dynamic oncology portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, healthcare, business or related field.
• 10+ years in pharma R&D or related industry with leadership experience.
• 3+ years as COAL (or similar) in lung cancer indications.
• Experience with BLA prep and inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own the clinical operational strategy and end-to-end delivery of the asset through development and lifecycle.
• Shape the Clinical Development Plan and Integrated Evidence Plan for feasibility and timely delivery.
• Lead asset-level planning, modelling timelines, cost, resources, quality and risk.
• Define asset resourcing strategy, including insourcing/outsourcing and vendor oversight.
• Provide strategic leadership across Study Delivery Teams and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive asset-level risk management, quality and GCP readiness through Quality by Design.
• Oversee regional strategies including country operations, patient engagement and technology use.
• Ensure robust governance with budget forecasting and regulatory contribution.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Clinical Data Interpretation

Clinical Data Review

Clinical Development

Clinical Trial Designs

Clinical Trials Monitoring

Digital Fluency

Drug Regulatory Affairs

Executive Presence

Hematology and Oncology

Learning Agility

Matrix Leadership

Real World Evidence (RWE)

Scientific Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business or a related field

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, PharmD, MD) in a relevant discipline

Job description

GSK seeks a Clinical Operations Asset Lead (COAL), Late Phase Lung Oncology, to drive strategic operational plans across global programs. You will partner with Clinical Development, Biostatistics and partners to enable asset delivery.

You will shape development plans, manage resourcing, and ensure quality, risk mitigation and governance while leading Study Delivery Teams in a dynamic oncology portfolio.