Site Engagement Leader (m/f/d)

This is a field-based role requiring regular engagement with clinical research sites and external partners. Through your leadership as a Site Engagement Leader, you will be accountable for developing, managing and overseeing long-term, strategic relationships with clinical research sites and institutions. You will act as a key interface between GSK and external partners, enhancing our reputation and helping to create an optimal clinical trials environment to deliver high-quality results in a timely manner In this role you will • Contribute to the development of the Partnership Engagement and Excellence in Research known as the “PEER Site Network”, acting as the main point of contact between GSK and external sites, identifying and engaging institutions to build local, national and international partnerships. • Lead the development and expansion of strategic site relationships across academic, community and emerging site models, strengthening GSK’s network to support delivery of the R&D portfolio and improve study placement and recruitment. • Build and maintain trusted relationships with investigators, research coordinators and site leadership, while providing regular feedback to internal stakeholders on partnership performance and opportunities. • Drive performance across sites by setting KPI targets, conducting regular performance reviews, tracking action plans, and delivering on-site operational support to address challenges and improve study cycle times and enrolment. • Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks and quality or compliance issues at study and site level, working cross-functionally to develop and implement mitigation and corrective actions. • Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Medical and Feasibility teams to optimise site selection, activation and study delivery, while supporting adoption of digital solutions and contributing to continuous improvement and innovative ways of working. Why you? Basic Qualifications & Skills We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: • Degree in a scientific or related discipline (or equivalent experience) • Multiple years of experience in clinical research operations and study delivery • German (minimum C1 level) and English language proficiency Preferred Qualifications & Skills Please note the following skills are not necessary; if you do not have them, please still apply: • Proficient knowledge of the drug development process and clinical study lifecycle • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strategic site relationships • Experience establishing and growing partnerships with research sites or institutions • Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive performance improvements • Knowledge or interest in digital and innovative clinical trial solutions • Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively implement solutions in a complex environment Closing Date for Applications – 16th of July 2026 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.  When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. As a focused biopharma company, we discover, develop and deliver medicines and vaccines to create value for patients and shareholders. We are on track to make a positive impact on the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. In R&D, we combine the science of the immune system with advanced technologies to develop new medicines and vaccines that can help transform people’s live