Diagnostic Delivery Lead

GSK · Stevenage · $123,000 to $205,000 · hybrid The Diagnostic (Dx) Delivery Team within Oncology Translational Medicine is a group of scientific operations professionals who turn clinical diagnostic strategy into reality across early and late-stage oncology trials. As Diagnostic Delivery Lead, you will own the operational delivery of diagnostics within your assigned studies: from biosample collection and clinical trial assays at reference and central laboratories, to data that is ready for analysis, always audit-ready. Responsibilities: Implement clinical diagnostic plans for oncology programmes in early and late-stage development, ensuring audit readiness at all times, and identify, document and manage project risks. Define and deliver biosample collection, processing and storage for your studies, ensuring logistical feasibility and cost-effectiveness, and forecast and manage biosample analysis and sample management costs. Manage the implementation of clinical trial assays at reference labs, central labs and CROs, including contract execution and vendor oversight, and act as the key contact for assay laboratories. Provide diagnostic input to protocols, informed consent forms and other study documents; work with Clinical Operations on site communications and training materials, and train CRO and internal teams on sample collection and processing. Align with Data Management and Biostatistics on data requirements, contribute to data transfer agreements and ensure data is ready for analysis; act as first point of contact for biosample operational questions, resolving or escalating issues and providing regular status updates, including sample tracking reports. Drive process and system improvements, coach and mentor colleagues as a subject matter expert, and role-model GSK values. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biomedical science, or a related discipline. 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 the ability to engage diverse teams and partners. Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate a fast-paced, matrix working environment. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline. Experience working within pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, especially in diagnostic or clinical operations roles. Familiarity with advanced diagnostic technologies or biomarker development. Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts. Demonstrated ability to contribute to process improvements and implement best practices. A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement. The role offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.