Biosampling Project Leader - Secondment

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You will lead biosampling activities for clinical studies in the UK. You will design and deliver biosampling and sample logistics plans that protect sample quality and patient safety. You will work closely with study teams, sites, laboratories and vendors to solve problems and keep studies on track. We value clear communicators who are organized, collaborative and practical. This role offers strong opportunities to grow, make meaningful impact, and support GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

• Lead design and delivery of biosampling plans, sample handling procedures and logistics for clinical studies.
• Coordinate with study teams, clinical sites, central and local laboratories, and logistics partners to ensure consistent sample handling.
• Maintain chain of custody, correct storage conditions and temperature control for all samples.
• Monitor timelines and quality metrics, identify risks to sample integrity, and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain study‑specific biosampling documents, including procedures, work instructions and sample tracking guides.
• Provide training and support to site staff and study teams on biosampling procedures and quality expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, biomedical sciences or related field.
• Good practical experience in biosampling, sample management, clinical operations or laboratory support.
• Hands‑on knowledge of sample collection, processing, storage and shipment, including cold chain fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements for clinical samples.
• Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating multiple tasks and timelines.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; able to communicate clearly with global and local partners.

• Experience working with central laboratories or bioanalytical vendors on global clinical studies.
• Familiarity with sample tracking systems or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Experience with temperature‑controlled logistics and use of data loggers for shipments.
• Experience performing sample quality checks, troubleshooting integrity issues and conducting root cause analysis.
• Project management training or certification.
• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline.

This role is hybrid. You will work 2-3 days per week at our Stevenage office.

• Agile Thinking
• Clinical Development
• Clinical Trial Designs
• Decision Making
• Fostering Collaboration
• Influencing Without Authority
• Leadership
• Matrix Leadership
• Mentorship
• People Management
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Unifying 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…