Associate Director, Diagnostic Planning Lead - Oncology

Position Summary The Diagnostics Planning Team within Oncology Translational Medicine (OTM) is a dedicated group of project management professionals. The Dx Planning Lead collaborates with Diagnostics (Dx), Biomarkers (BMx), Clinical Pharmacology Modeling & Simulation (CPMS), Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Human Biological Sample Management, Data Management, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Finance, as well as external laboratories, collaborators, and Dx manufacturers, to progress OTM Dx activities and deliverables to support the Oncology portfolio. The Dx Planning Lead provides oversight to various aspects of Dx development, coordinates meetings and project deliverables internally and with external partners, organizes documentation for regulatory submissions, and assists teams with technical evaluations of technologies. The role ensures internal stakeholder alignment, creates integrated project timelines, tracks and verifies deliverables and milestones, identifies and mitigates risks, and communicates timely updates to stakeholders. Additionally, the lead reconciles activities with contracting and finance operations. Responsibilities Lead cross‑functional project teams to support OTM Teams by coordinating activities across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial. Represent GSK to external partners to ensure project objectives meet scope, cost, quality, and timeline milestones. Analyze, plan, and track project activities (define opportunities for acceleration); manage costs, risk, and schedule. Communicate timelines, milestones, and goals on a routine basis to the OTM project team and other stakeholders. Track and update project budgets, milestones, and payments; manage diagnostic contracts and approve invoices. Organize internal scientific/strategy meetings and meetings with external partners (e.g., Joint Project Team meetings, F2F meetings), provide expert records of discussions, and ensure timely resolution of actions. Oversee and contribute to strategic planning to align with OTM goals by enabling subject‑matter expert–driven support to programs, leveraging broad knowledge of biomarker technologies, Dx development, and IVD expertise. Successfully multi‑task among several competing initiatives. Demonstrate accountability and urgency for the timely completion of OTM projects. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related discipline. 7+ years of project or program management experience in the diagnostics (Dx), pharmaceutical, or biotech industries. Experience managing clinical biomarker or diagnostic development programs. Experience with drug discovery and development, clinical trial design, and overall principles of clinical development. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline. PMP or PRINCE2 certification. Solid understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Recent oncology project management experience. Experience in both diagnostics (Dx) and pharmaceutical development, including direct contributions to analytical and clinical validation studies. Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and remote meeting tools such as MS Teams, WebEx, etc. Working understanding of innovative AI technologies (e.g., CoPilot, ChatGPT, GiGi, Jules, PowerBI). Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work effectively in a matrixed environment, and execute multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent time management skills, well organized, and focused on results. Ability to establish trust and work with integrity while motivating others to achieve project goals. Highly effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences/stakeholders. Working Model & Compensation The role is hybrid. Employees typically work 2 to 3 days per week onsite at a GSK office, with flexibility to work remotely as needed. Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $151,500 to $252,500, depending on location within the U.S. Additional compensation includes an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits for employees and families, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. 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 GlaxoSmithKline