Business Introduction
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.

Position Summary
You will lead the regional audit function across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will design and deliver a risk-based clinical audit programme that protects patients and strengthens business performance. You will work closely with local teams, central functions and third parties to drive simple, effective controls and improvement. We value collaborative leaders who coach teams, use clear judgment and make practical decisions. This role offers visible impact, career growth and alignment with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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 a clinical risk-based audit programme across Europe, the Middle East and Africa that meets regulatory authority requirements leveraging different and novel audit types.
• Build, lead and coach a team of auditors to deliver consistent, high-quality audits and effective follow-up.
• Provide strategic input in the development, management, and implementation of strategies and initiatives, policies and procedures to support the audit program.
• Build and maintain beneficial working relationships with internal and external customers and across the Matrix in R&D Quality and Risk Management.
• Interpret metrics, trend reporting and insights to inform risk priorities and improve controls.
• Support inspection readiness, regulatory interactions and investigations of significant compliance issues.

Working pattern and location
This role is based in the United Kingdom or Poland with remote working. The role requires limited international travel.

Why You?
Basic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Pharmacy, Health Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Scientific/pharmaceutical industry background with experience in clinical trials.
• Knowledge of global, regional, and national regulatory requirements and regulations.
• Experience delivering risk-based audits of internal operations and third-party suppliers.
• Experience leading and developing audit teams across multiple locations.
• Project management skills and management of complex cross-functional activities.
• Verbal, written, and presentation skills and ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal skills, and ability to work in the matrix across geographical and organisational boundaries.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and inspection readiness activities.
• Knowledge of GCP practices and international regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with audit management systems and data analytics tools for insight generation.
• Digital savviness - experience with AI/ML and data analytics
• Ability to lead change, simplify processes and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

What you will bring
You are a practical and approachable leader who makes clear decisions. You speak plainly and listen actively. You help others grow and welcome different perspectives. You focus on simple, sustainable solutions and use evidence to guide action. You hold teams to high standards while supporting wellbeing and inclusion.

How to apply
Please submit your CV and a short note that explains how your experience matches the responsibilities and qualifications. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people who value inclusion and teamwork to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Application end date
Sunday, 16 August, 2026 - EOD CET

Skills
Business Partner Relations, Change Management, Clinical Trials, Continuous Improvement, Digital Fluency, GCP Auditing, Problem Solving, Quality by Design, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership

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.