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Global Study Manager

Gsk Plc
GSK plc
7-12+ years
: CAD 117,000 – 167,000
Bangalore, Mississauga, Stevenage, England
10 Feb. 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Global Study Manager – Clinical Operations

Job ID: 433996
Function: Medical & Clinical Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (Must reside near a GSK hub)
Experience Required: 7–12+ Years in Clinical Research & Study Management

Locations:
Mississauga, Canada | Wavre, Belgium | Bengaluru, India | Siena, Italy | Stevenage, United Kingdom | Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA | Warsaw, Poland


About GSK

GSK is a leading global biopharmaceutical company committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. With a strong focus on vaccines and specialty medicines across respiratory, immunology, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases, GSK aims to positively impact billions of lives worldwide.

Operating across major global hubs, GSK fosters a culture rooted in patient focus, accountability, innovation, and ethical leadership.


Role Overview

The Global Study Manager (GSM) plays a critical leadership role within Global Clinical Study Delivery (GCSD), overseeing the end-to-end operational management of clinical trials from Commit to Study Initiation (CSI) through study close-out and archiving.

This position requires a highly experienced clinical operations professional with deep expertise in global trial management, vendor oversight, ICH/GCP compliance, budget management, and cross-functional leadership. The GSM partners closely with the Global Study Lead (GSL) and leads Operational Working Groups to ensure clinical trials are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.


Key Responsibilities

Global Clinical Trial Delivery

  • Lead operational delivery of global clinical studies to defined timelines, quality standards, scientific objectives, and budget targets.

  • Develop and execute key study documents and plans, including:

    • Study Delivery Plan

    • Clinical Study Activity Plan

    • Vendor Oversight Plan

    • Risk Management & Safety Plans

    • Recruitment & Diversity Strategy

    • TMF Quality Strategy

    • Results Dissemination Plan

  • Ensure timely and compliant delivery of the Clinical Study Report (CSR).

  • Oversee country-level study execution and coordinate across geographies.

Vendor & Budget Oversight

  • Assess and select Functional Service Organization (FSO) vendors and other study vendors.

  • Provide holistic oversight in accordance with governance frameworks.

  • Track study budgets, vendor performance, and financial compliance.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to ICH/GCP guidelines, global regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs.

  • Maintain inspection readiness and oversee protocol deviation management.

  • Contribute to protocol development, informed consent documentation, and pharmacy manuals.

  • Ensure robust data quality oversight and end-to-end data cleaning processes.

Risk Management & Innovation

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks using structured contingency planning.

  • Apply industry best practices to improve study efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  • Promote adoption of AI/ML tools and automation to enhance clinical trial operations.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Lead cross-functional matrix teams across global regions.

  • Facilitate investigator meetings and study-related governance sessions.

  • Communicate study status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

  • Coach and support Study Managers (SMs) where appropriate.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline (advanced degree preferred).

  • 7–12+ years of experience in clinical research, including study management, monitoring, or data management.

  • Proven experience managing global, multi-country clinical trials.

  • Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and global regulatory frameworks.

  • Demonstrated expertise in project management, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

  • Experience working with multiple study designs and therapeutic areas.

  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership capabilities.

  • Ability to operate in multicultural, cross-regional environments.


Core Competencies

  • Advanced risk management and contingency planning skills.

  • Analytical and critical thinking capability.

  • Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong adaptability in complex, fast-paced global environments.

  • Experience leveraging digital tools and AI-driven efficiencies in clinical operations.


Compensation (Location-Specific Transparency)

  • Poland: PLN 269,250 – 448,750 gross annually (based on experience and market benchmarks).

  • Canada (Ontario): CAD 117,000 – 167,000 annually (based on qualifications and internal equity).

Additional benefits may include annual performance bonuses, private healthcare, retirement plans, paid leave programs, and other country-specific statutory benefits.


Why Join GSK

  • Work at the forefront of global clinical development.

  • Lead complex, high-impact clinical programs across multiple therapeutic areas.

  • Be part of a purpose-driven organization advancing innovative medicines and vaccines.

  • Thrive in a collaborative culture focused on scientific excellence and patient impact.


Inclusion & Recruitment Transparency

GSK is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Adjustments during the recruitment process are available upon request.

GSK does not charge any fees during recruitment and does not accept unauthorized agency submissions. Applicants are encouraged to apply only through official GSK channels.


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