Sr. Director, Oncology Scientific Integration
GSK
2 months ago
Remote friendly (Waltham, MA)
United States
Medical Affairs
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Oncology Research Unit LT, Oncology PALT, and other stakeholders to advance adoption, integration, and application of key scientific/transformation initiatives supporting the Oncology strategy.
- Identify inter-dependencies between Oncology strategic initiatives and broader R&D strategic initiatives to strengthen connectivity and drive alignment.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying new tools/methodologies and cross-portfolio technologies to pilot and apply to the Oncology R&D portfolio to improve success rates and reduce cycle times.
- Track key project deliverables with clear go/no-go decision points, milestones, critical path, and sub-functional plans; monitor progress and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and lead change management to embed novel scientific strategies/technology into new ways of working.
- Proactively identify and escalate business issues; consider options to manage implications and risks to ongoing and future projects.
- Lead Oncology Strategy topics within ORU, including representation on Oncology Strategy Forum (OSF) and PALT.
- Drive strategic alignment across R&D, Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, and Tech to accelerate trial execution, optimize lifecycle management, and maximize launch readiness.
- Serve as Secretariat for the Oncology Review Committee (cross-functional technical review team).
- Act as ORU R&D integration lead for new acquisitions (as assigned).
- Contribute to cross-portfolio process improvement initiatives using external perspectives, trends, and industry practices.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced scientific/business degree (PhD in Life Sciences and/or MBA required).
- 5+ years management consulting.
- 5+ years drug discovery and development experience supporting the life sciences industry.
- Proven program/project management track record in complex, cross-functional pharmaceutical/biotechnology projects.
- Direct expertise in biopharmaceutical program planning and change management.
- Experience using analytical, organizational, and communication skills to drive strategic execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oncology-specific experience and knowledge of oncology market dynamics.
- Ability to bring external perspectives and industry trends to drive innovation.
- Leadership skills to build alignment, manage cross-functional initiatives, and present strategies to diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements for global drug development.
- Highly effective communication skills; ability to present complex data/strategy to all organizational levels.
Benefits (as stated in posting): Annual bonus; eligibility for share-based long-term incentive; health care and other insurance benefits; retirement benefits; paid holidays; vacation; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
- Collaborate with Oncology Research Unit LT, Oncology PALT, and other stakeholders to advance adoption, integration, and application of key scientific/transformation initiatives supporting the Oncology strategy.
- Identify inter-dependencies between Oncology strategic initiatives and broader R&D strategic initiatives to strengthen connectivity and drive alignment.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying new tools/methodologies and cross-portfolio technologies to pilot and apply to the Oncology R&D portfolio to improve success rates and reduce cycle times.
- Track key project deliverables with clear go/no-go decision points, milestones, critical path, and sub-functional plans; monitor progress and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and lead change management to embed novel scientific strategies/technology into new ways of working.
- Proactively identify and escalate business issues; consider options to manage implications and risks to ongoing and future projects.
- Lead Oncology Strategy topics within ORU, including representation on Oncology Strategy Forum (OSF) and PALT.
- Drive strategic alignment across R&D, Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, and Tech to accelerate trial execution, optimize lifecycle management, and maximize launch readiness.
- Serve as Secretariat for the Oncology Review Committee (cross-functional technical review team).
- Act as ORU R&D integration lead for new acquisitions (as assigned).
- Contribute to cross-portfolio process improvement initiatives using external perspectives, trends, and industry practices.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced scientific/business degree (PhD in Life Sciences and/or MBA required).
- 5+ years management consulting.
- 5+ years drug discovery and development experience supporting the life sciences industry.
- Proven program/project management track record in complex, cross-functional pharmaceutical/biotechnology projects.
- Direct expertise in biopharmaceutical program planning and change management.
- Experience using analytical, organizational, and communication skills to drive strategic execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oncology-specific experience and knowledge of oncology market dynamics.
- Ability to bring external perspectives and industry trends to drive innovation.
- Leadership skills to build alignment, manage cross-functional initiatives, and present strategies to diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements for global drug development.
- Highly effective communication skills; ability to present complex data/strategy to all organizational levels.
Benefits (as stated in posting): Annual bonus; eligibility for share-based long-term incentive; health care and other insurance benefits; retirement benefits; paid holidays; vacation; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.