Global Director of External Diligence and Assurance

Job Description

At GSK, we're committed to making a positive impact on the health of billions of people around the world. As a key member of our team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare in our external research partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for animal welfare oversight of external partners and third-party research.
• Ensure alignment of external partner animal welfare practices with GSK's policies, regulatory requirements, and adherence to the principles of scientific integrity and the 3Rs.
• Author and develop animal welfare due diligence standards, guidance documents, and SOPs.
• Oversee the conduct of thorough audits of external partner facilities, protocols, and practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of animal welfare audit specialists, setting direction for best approaches to auditing and developing and implementing auditor training.
• Contribute to the creation, modification, and enforcement of GSK's animal welfare policies, standards, and procedures at external parties using animals on behalf of GSK.
• Ensure external partners are informed of and comply with GSK's animal welfare standards, aligning with procurement partners to define contractual agreements and MSA language.
• Develop detailed third-party audit reports, identify areas for improvement, and ensure corrective actions are communicated and implemented.
• Manage, track, and ensure appropriate response to audit findings and CAPAs with internal animal research community, animal welfare audit specialists, and 3rd party organizations.
• Oversee, monitor, and respond to any animal welfare incidents reported at third-party facilities.
• Develop and deliver training programs for external partners and internal stakeholders to enhance animal welfare awareness, promote animal welfare, and ensure compliance with GSK policies.
• Provide ongoing internal support and guidance to ensure continuous improvement in external animal research initiation proposals and direct the appropriate selection of preferred third parties.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, regulatory bodies, and industry groups, representing GSK in industry forums, conferences, and regulatory discussions related to animal welfare, risk management, and due diligence practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners on all external partner welfare matters.
• Diligence SME responsible for tech partner interfaces and contributes to the ongoing due diligence system reviews, improvements, and upgrades.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the effectiveness of animal welfare programs and seek opportunities to partner with third parties to embed 3Rs best practices on GSK-sponsored research.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership and governance councils on the status of external animal welfare compliance at external institutions.
• Forecast and manage budgets associated with due diligence activities.

Why You?Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or DVM) in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience conducting audits and assessments in a research environment.
• Veterinary Board Certification Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM/ECLAM).

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of international animal welfare regulations and standards (e.g., AAALAC, OLAW, EU Directive 2010/63/EU).
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a matrixed global environment.
• Proficient in strategic planning and policy development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical principles and the humane treatment of animals.
• Meticulous in conducting audits and reporting findings.
• Capable of developing and implementing long-term strategies for animal welfare compliance and improvements at third parties.
• Knowledge of complex animal models and ensure they are evaluated rigorously against established animal welfare regulatory standards, ethical guidelines as well as scientific needs.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty, and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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