[Hiring] Regional Clinical Audit Director EMEA @GSK

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share-based long-term incentive program.
  • Salary range: PLN 393,750 to PLN 656,250, depending on skills, experience, and education level.
  • More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process.

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

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