Site Name: Japan - Tokyo - Akasaka Posted Date: Oct 7 2025 Job Purpose The role of the Director of Site Engagement & Study Start-Up in Japan is a senior leadership role within the Japan Clinical Operations & Platforms. This role provides leadership, oversight, development, direction of site engagement and study start-up for clinical study activities conducted in Japan to ensure execute strategic / innovative clinical trials. Key Responsibilities Foster and strengthen relationships with clinical trial sites to enhance GSK’s reputation as a "sponsor of choice" among top clinical trial sites in Japan. Develop and oversee strategies for all site-related activities during study start-up, including operational management, timely completion, and delivery of clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas. Lead, drive, and execute key organizational strategies, process improvement initiatives, and transformation for innovative clinical trials. Proactively generate ideas and create an environment that fosters innovation, improving the performance and productivity of clinical trials. Serve as the primary point of contact for Site Engagement and Study Start-Up senior leaders within Global Clinical Operations. Collaborate directly with the Country Clinical Operations Head and the Japan Development Leadership Team to define priorities and set expectations for Site Engagement and Study Start-Up activities. As a senior leader, oversee and guide the Site Engagement and Study Start-Up team to establish innovative and efficient site partnerships. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management, evaluate capabilities and competencies, and coordinate the implementation of tailored personal development plans. Ensure effective functional resource management and equitable workload allocation 必要な条件Basic Qualification スキル Skill Demonstrate strategic thinking, an enterprise view, collaborative working skills, and matrix management capabilities with an inclusive mindset Possess a deep understanding of pharmaceutical ethics, governance, compliance policies and procedures Exhibit strong communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, enabling effective decision-making Display exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to shape opinions, drive alignment, and foster collaborative partnerships across the pharmaceutical industry Be a creative and forward-thinking leader, capable of modernizing approaches to study delivery and introducing innovative solutions that inspire others Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with a solutions-oriented mindset Develop proactive strategies to prevent critical issues in programs/studies Exhibit exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English and/or Japanese, enabling cross-cultural collaboration and strengthening GSK's reputation as an industry leader. 経験 Experience 10 years’ extensive experience in managing clinical development projects or equivalent with a proven track record of successful project/study delivery in the pharmaceutical industry, and demonstration of leadership Strong knowledge and experience in clinical operations and matrix management 学位/資格/語学力 Education/certification/Language Masters or equivalent expertise in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. life science, medical, pharmacy) Business level English 望ましい条件 Preferred Qualification 経験 Experience Demonstrate experience in multicultural settings and diverse environments with respect to dynamics of human interaction including working with remote teams Respiratory or/and Immunology experience 学位/資格/語学力 Education/certification/Language PharmD/PhD/MD Business level Japanese Why GSK? Uniting 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. 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