VP, Records Management and Archiving

In this newly created role of VP, Global Head of Records Management and Archiving (RMA) in R&D you will be accountable for developing the future records management and archiving strategy and for leading the transformation and enabling excellence in performance of this function, working in partnership with GSK R&D, Tech and external partners.

In this role you will lead a global team of RMA experts, in a federated model with direct line responsibility plus a cross business network of RMA professionals in the R&D functional hubs, supporting the R&D footprint. Working closely with Senior R&D leaders and with the wider GSK community, you will be accountable for RMA Governance and delivering RMA policies, practices and standards that seamlessly support and enable the compliance to the Global Records Policy and Retention Schedule for all GSK R&D employees at every GSK site worldwide.

In this role you will act as an influential thought leader bringing in external perspectives and driving adoption of RMA strategies that can help to accelerate the delivery of medicines to patients and protect GSKs license to operate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure processes are in place and operating effectively for the governance and oversight of records management and archiving, accountable to senior leadership (R&D LT) to ensure security and robustness of all R&D records.
• Accountable for all aspects of Records Management and Archiving in R&D, leading with appropriate authority for RMA compliance expectations and alignment of RMA best practices at a global level. Manage and prioritise the evolving RMA demands of the R&D business.
• Manage the complex business requirements and determine the efficient delivery of RMA services through the operational functions. Optimize efficiency and effectiveness of Records Management and Archiving processes.
• Direct and deliver GSK RMA activities, responsible for design, development and implementation of the R&D Records Management and Archiving future ready strategy, ensuring the allocation of necessary resources by key stakeholders to deliver against the responsibilities required to achieve the business goals.
• Anticipate evolving requirements and ensure readiness to respond to the changing external environment, ensuring continued compliance.
• Anticipate evolving requirements and ensure records management strategies, policies and procedures remain compliant with external regulatory requirements and other changes in the external environment.
• Aligns plans to R&D Data Driven and AIML strategy, including the implementation of new data sources and types of records such as functional genomics experimental data, human genetics, AIML models, which are generated internally and externally through collaborations.

Basic experience:

• Masters degree in a life sciences related discipline
• Extensive experience of R&D and the process of data generation including GXP
• Hands on experience to drive effective solutions and decision making
• Is able to influence and direct R&D wide decisions as it relates to the company’s archiving approaches
• Senior leadership experience of driving change and delivering solutions to complex matters
• Proven credibility with R&D leaders as well as Tech, Strategic Partners at executive level
• Managerial experience in establishing clear accountability, alignment and connectivity with multi-functional teams
• Deep understanding of Research and Development data and records
• Deep understanding of risk and risk management
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and innovative thinking in order to anticipate emerging business needs in R&D.
• Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred experience:

• PhD in drug development or extensive business knowledge spanning multiple functions in R&D
• Relevant direct or indirect experience in delivering a full-service records management and archiving team in an R&D lifecycle management environment in a global and matrixed business environment is preferred but not essential
• Strong and proven experience of archiving requirements and ensuring compliance with external laws and policies as well as best practices, standards, regulations and industry expectations is preferred

Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter by Thursday January 6th 2022.

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