Clinical Operations Specialist (Finance)

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. Find out more: Our approach to R&D Position Summary As Clinical Operations Specialist (Finance), you will lead the co-ordination and delivery of specialised operational activities according to ICH GCP, international and local regulations, and relevant GSK written standards. You will play a pivotal role as a member of the local clinical study team and are responsible for contributing to the planning, execution, and delivery of the Clinical trial in the country. This role offers visible career growth, a chance to shape ways of working, and meaningful impact while uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Financial analysis, Forecasting and Payments Responsible for tracking and managing the study budget in country once the study budget build is complete. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payments to investigator sites/vendors as per the agreed contract. Will set-up, input and manage the payment schedule within dedicated systems. Supports the Local Delivery Lead with regular study budget forecasting activities and reports budget status to internal stakeholders. May act as the business owner and be responsible for oversight of vendor(s) managing investigator site payments. Prepares purchase orders or task orders for services. Ensures compliance to SOPs and upholds integrity of investigator payments to any internal/external audits. Other Clinical Operation Specialist Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating and updating information required for institutional reports and external stakeholders. Could act as subject matter expert at the LOC for different applications applicable to their role. Provide administrative support to the local GMASE department by coordinating meetings, managing communication flows, acting as the liaison between local and global teams, and performing related administrative duties. Leverages AI-enabled tools and digital solutions responsibly to improve efficiency, data quality, and decision-making in clinical trial operations Why You? Working arrangement This role is offered as hybrid working. You will combine remote work with regular time in a UK office and occasional site visits. Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, or relevant experience in clinical operations or similar positions in the pharmaceutical industry. Solid knowledge of ICH-GCP, local regulations, and regulatory processes. Experience with investigator payment systems and purchase order / vendor payment set up and processing. Excellent understanding of the external clinical trial environment and UK clinical trials regulations and start-up processes. Flexible and responsive to new ideas in a changing environment. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus Enthusiasm for AI-enabled tools and digital solutions to improve efficiency, data quality, and decision-making in clinical trial operations Strong communication skills and relationship management abilities What we value We welcome people from different backgrounds and life experiences. We support an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and grow. We look for colleagues who act with integrity, communicate openly and help each other succeed. You will have room to grow your skills, take on responsibility, and make a direct contribution to how we generate evidence. Ready to apply? If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. Tell us how your experience fits the role and let our recruitment team know if you need adjustments during the process. We look forward to hearing from you. Closing Date: COP 23rd August 2026 #LI-Hybrid #LI-GSK Skills Agile Thinking, Business Acumen, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Designs, Communication, Creativity, Decision Making, Fostering Collaboration, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Influencing Without Authority, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Time Management 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. 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. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. 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