at GlaxoSmithKline in Dover, Delaware, United States
Job Description
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Posted Date: Jul 22 2022
Are you a seasoned Virologist willing to work at a high level of complexity, requiring a combination of analytical capacity, scientific knowledge, and leadership in cross-functional teams? If so, this Vaccines Discovery Project Leader Herpes viruses opportunity could be an exciting opportunity to consider.
The Discovery Project Leader (DPL) works on a Director level, and is accountable for driving the evaluation of potential new infectious disease vaccines and/or monoclonal viral targets, with subject matter expertise on herpes viruses, for addressing scientific knowledge gaps through research program to substantially de-risk later investment and for delivering promising candidates to the development stage.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following...
Accountable for delivering new projects to the development pipeline
Accountable for delivering new solutions to support life cycle of existing assets
Lead one or more matrix cross-functional teams to evaluate medical need, value proposition and feasibility and to design and execute a research program to address key scientific knowledge gaps
Produce Go/No-go recommendations on Discovery programs to governing bodies
Ensure high-quality scientific strategy in collaboration with team members
Establish key external collaborations to enhance the quality of the programs in partnership with External R&D and BD
Apply rigor and discipline to develop and implement harmonized processes and to ensure knowledge management of evaluation content and decisions
Ideally, this role will be located on the US East Coast, but remote working arrangements may be considered for US candidates aligned with the appropriate skill set.
Why You?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
PhD, MD or DVM and postdoctoral training
Minimum 5 years of industry experience in Vaccinology, Structural vaccinology, Infectious Diseases, Virology (Herpes viruses)
Experience in the field of infectious diseases (virology)
Experience with preclinical R&D, Clinical development, Regulatory processes, process development, intellectual property rights, business development and commercial strategies
Experience in managing high level of complexity, requiring a combination of analytical capacity, scientific knowledge
Leadership experience in cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Leadership capabilities and ability to think strategically
Ability to work in a matrix organization
People management, communication and influencing skills
Knowledge of the vaccines business
*LI-GSK
Why GSK
At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Health, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we're making the biggest changes we've made to our business in over 20 years. We're on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and genetics science; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands.
With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact; stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns; and as a new GSK where outstanding people thrive.
Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culture that is ambitious for patients - so we deliver what matters better and faster; accountable for impact - with clear ownership of goals and support to succeed; and where we do the right thing. So, if you're ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at this exciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get... For full info follow application link.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
