GlaxoSmithKline LLC Posted August 28, 2026

Head of RTSM (Randomization and Trial Supply Management)

Upper Providence, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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Our approach to R&D

For candidates seeking to be located at our Stevenage site, this role will temporarily be based at Stevenage. However, the Company plans to relocate its offices to Cambridge, UK. The location of this role will therefore subsequently change to Cambridge, UK in accordance with timelines to be set by the Company. The relocation is currently proposed to take effect by early 2029’

Position Summary

You will lead the RTSM (Randomization and Trial Supply Management) function in the United States. You will partner with clinical development, operations, quality and external vendors to design and deliver patient-focused randomization and clinical supply solutions. We value clear decision-making, pragmatic problem solving, and inclusive leadership. You will shape strategy, build capability, and drive consistent delivery for clinical studies. This role offers strong growth, real impact on patients, and the chance to work where science, technology and talent come together to get ahead of disease.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

- Lead design and delivery of RTSM strategies across Phase I–IV clinical programs and investigator-sponsored studies.

- Direct cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure on-time randomization, kit assignment, and clinical supply availability to sites and patients.

- Own risk assessments and contingency plans for trial supply and randomization activities.

- Establish and improve RTSM processes, metrics, and governance to drive quality and efficiency.

- Partner with clinical operations, biostatistics, data management, and regulatory functions to align RTSM with study design and compliance needs.

- Hire, coach and develop a diverse team, and foster collaboration across internal and external partners.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals

- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.

- 8+ years of experience managing RTSM, IRT, or clinical supply systems in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external vendor relationships.

- Experience with clinical trial operations, randomization methods, blinding and investigational product supply principles.

- Experience with system vendor selection, implementation, validation, and change control.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent senior leadership experience.

- Experience with eClinical ecosystems, integrations between RTSM and clinical systems, and data flows.

- Background in global trial support and managing multi-region supply and regulatory requirements.

- Proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams.

- Experience implementing process improvements, metrics and dashboards to measure RTSM performance.

- Knowledge of relevant regulations and GxP expectations for clinical supply and systems.

- Clear communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and managing escalations.

Work Model

This role is hybrid. You will be expected to be on-site regularly and collaborate across sites and with global colleagues.

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Skills

Customer-Focused, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Digital Fluency, Financial Acumen, GxP Regulations, Inventory Optimization, Lean Management, Master Data Management (MDM), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), New Product Introduction (NPI), Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Strategic Alignment, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Planning

Belgium Salary Range / Fourchette salariale – Belgique: EUR 119,250 to EUR 198,750The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.

Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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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GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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Job details

Seniority
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Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
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Location
Upper Providence, United States
Employment type
Full time

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