GSK · 17 hours ago
VP, Head Translational Research, Vaccines & Infectious Diseases Research Unit
USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$309K/yr - $515K/yrGSK is a global biopharma company aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. As the Head of Vaccines Translational Research, you will lead a team to translate scientific discoveries into impactful vaccine solutions and drive operational excellence across the organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and mentor a global team of approximately 15 experienced scientific leaders and technical experts to ensuring quality and timely delivery and acceleration of clinical study data
Engage with senior R&D leaders and collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including Therapeutic Areas, Clinical Operations, Research Technologies, and other Development lines, to ensure the seamless integration of Translational Research in R&D success
Manage the strategic direction and operational execution of biomarker, immunogenicity, and bioanalytical lab assay development and sample testing
Partner with Clinical Pharmacology Modelling & Simulation (CPMS) colleagues in the Research Units on Systems and Tools development and deployment and create a community of practice to enable consistency of CPMS in R&D
Provide oversight for clinical biomarker operations, lab operational study management and central lab activities to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency globally
Ensure global compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards for biomarker, immunogenicity, and bioanalytical research, biobank management, lab operational studies and central lab activities
Manage the global budget, resources, and infrastructure for Translational Research team, optimizing allocation to meet strategic objectives
Qualification
Required
PhD in relevant scientific discipline eg Immunology
Demonstrated leadership skills in an R&D environment in vaccinology/ immunology/infectious diseases
Strong expertise in translational research, including biomarker development and early-stage clinical studies
Proven leadership experience with a track record of strategic planning and execution
This role necessitates a high level of proficiency in organizational strategy and development, strong alignment with R&D objectives, and the drive to foster innovation to enhance team expertise in meeting future pipeline
In-depth knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and guidelines pertaining to biomarker and bioanalytical research, lab operational studies and central lab activities
Strong understanding of current trends and advancements in platform technologies and their application in clinical development
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex scientific, operational, and people challenges effectively, to drive scientific excellence, ensure operational efficiency, and maintain a motivated, high-performing team
The position centres on fostering collaboration, ensuring alignment, and maintaining effective relationships inside and outside the organization. It requires engagement in diverse interactions requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, partnering closely across the R&D enterprise, to align on objectives and workflows, and to mediate strategic and technical discussions
A deep understanding is needed of the drug development process and the application and value of Translational Research in advancing clinical development and project acceleration
You will represent GSK to external experts and partners, helping influence industry practices as well as regulatory positions that are important to the strategic success of GSK R&D. You will demonstrate experience in adoption of cutting-edge technologies that keep GSK as a leader in vaccines and infectious diseases
Preferred
Post-doctoral experience in vaccine research or related fields
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for vaccine research and development
Track record of scientific publications and contributions to the field of vaccines
Benefits
Annual bonus
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Company
GSK
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.51MKey Investors
CARB-X
2021-03-02Grant· $18M
2020-09-23Grant· $7.51M
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