Research Pipeline Project Manager

We are looking for a Research Pipeline Project Manager to join our team in the UK (Hertfordshire – Stevenage) or the USA (Pennsylvania – Upper Providence). The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at the respective location. Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end planning and delivery for assigned research pipeline projects, with clear owners, milestones and measurable outcomes. Coordinate cross‑functional teams to resolve risks, dependencies and resource constraints quickly. Create and maintain programme governance, reporting and meeting cadences to keep stakeholders aligned. Prepare decision‑ready materials for portfolio reviews and senior leadership, including clear options and recommendations. Drive improvements to ways of working, tools and metrics to increase team efficiency and transparency. Support handover of projects from research into later development or operational teams, ensuring knowledge transfer and acceptance criteria are met. Basic Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a scientific, engineering, or business discipline. Extensive project or programme management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or related life sciences industry. Experience with pre‑clinical projects and early pharmaceutical development. Experience delivering complex, cross‑functional projects in a matrix organisation. Experience engaging with stakeholders and influencing at all levels. Experience with risk management, project controls and tracking tools. Preferred Qualifications & Skills Advanced degree in science, medicine, engineering, or business (e.g., MSc, PhD, MBA). Formal project management certification (PMP, Prince2 or equivalent). Experience supporting due diligence, portfolio prioritisation or transition planning. Familiarity with development of clinical assets. Experience designing KPIs and performance frameworks for programmes. Comfort using digital tools for programme tracking and collaboration. Clear and concise communication skills, able to present progress, risks and decisions to varied audiences. Benefits The position offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership and a shares and savings programme. The company also provides a hybrid working model through the Performance with Choice programme. Equal Opportunity Statement GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr GSK