GSK · 3 days ago
Director, R&D DT Priority Program Management
GSK is a global biopharma company committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to advance health. The Director of R&D DT Priority Program Management will lead priority program management for Research & Development Digital Technology, focusing on transformative investments and coordinating cross-functional programs to enhance scientific discovery.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of high-priority, multi-team RD DT programs from concept to sustained operation
Align stakeholders across R&D, technology, data and operations to set priorities, remove blockers and make timely decisions
Establish and maintain program governance, clear metrics, risk management and transparent reporting to senior leaders
Coach and mentor program managers and cross-functional leads to grow capability and improve delivery consistency
Partner with security, compliance and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and operational requirements
Drive continuous improvement in planning, delivery processes and toolsets to increase speed and quality of outcomes
Recruit and manage a 3rd party team of persisting Project Managers to matrix into the Priority Tech Programs and ensure Project Management rigour and discipline is embedded
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in program or project management delivering technology, data or digital transformation programs
Proven track record leading cross-functional, multi-site programs with engineering, product, data and business partners
Strong skills in governance, risk management, delivery metrics and executive reporting
Experience working with regulated environments or life sciences businesses
Demonstrable experience coaching or leading program managers or delivery teams
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Preferred
Experience working in R&D or scientific environments delivering digital platforms or data capabilities
Advanced degree or professional certifications in program management (for example PMP) or agile delivery frameworks
Hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms, data platforms, APIs and modern software delivery practices
Experience partnering with security, compliance and infrastructure teams on regulated programs
Track record of building program management capability and scalable delivery processes
Strong stakeholder influencing skills and experience reporting to senior or executive leaders
Company
GSK
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.51MKey Investors
CARB-X
2021-03-02Grant· $18M
2020-09-23Grant· $7.51M
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