Head of RTSM (Randomization and Trial Supply Management)
GSK
July 01, 2026
Remote friendly (Stevenage, England, United Kingdom)
United States
Operations
Position Summary:
You will lead the RTSM (Randomization and Trial Supply Management) function in the United States. Partner with clinical development, operations, quality, and external vendors to design and deliver patient-focused randomization and clinical supply solutions. Shape strategy, build capability, and drive consistent delivery for clinical studies.
Responsibilities:
- 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 to align RTSM with study design and compliance needs.
- Hire, coach, and develop a diverse team; foster collaboration across internal and external partners.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years managing RTSM, IRT, or clinical supply systems in pharma/biotech.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external vendor relationships.
- Clinical trial operations experience, including randomization methods, blinding, and investigational product supply principles.
- Experience with system vendor selection, implementation, validation, and change control.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (or equivalent senior leadership experience).
- Experience with eClinical ecosystems and RTSM-clinical system integrations/data flows.
- Global trial support; multi-region supply and regulatory experience.
- Track record building and mentoring teams.
- Process improvement experience (metrics/dashboards).
- Knowledge of regulations and GxP expectations for clinical supply/systems.
- Strong communication with senior stakeholder presentations and escalation management.
Work Model:
Hybrid; expected to be on-site regularly.
You will lead the RTSM (Randomization and Trial Supply Management) function in the United States. Partner with clinical development, operations, quality, and external vendors to design and deliver patient-focused randomization and clinical supply solutions. Shape strategy, build capability, and drive consistent delivery for clinical studies.
Responsibilities:
- 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 to align RTSM with study design and compliance needs.
- Hire, coach, and develop a diverse team; foster collaboration across internal and external partners.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, engineering, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years managing RTSM, IRT, or clinical supply systems in pharma/biotech.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external vendor relationships.
- Clinical trial operations experience, including randomization methods, blinding, and investigational product supply principles.
- Experience with system vendor selection, implementation, validation, and change control.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (or equivalent senior leadership experience).
- Experience with eClinical ecosystems and RTSM-clinical system integrations/data flows.
- Global trial support; multi-region supply and regulatory experience.
- Track record building and mentoring teams.
- Process improvement experience (metrics/dashboards).
- Knowledge of regulations and GxP expectations for clinical supply/systems.
- Strong communication with senior stakeholder presentations and escalation management.
Work Model:
Hybrid; expected to be on-site regularly.