Regional Clinical Audit Director EMEA

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.