R&D Strategy Director

Position Overview The R&D Strategy team is a dedicated unit within the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer, whose day‑job it is to think longer term about the ambition for R&D and its progress towards achieving it, as well as to problem solve various strategic questions across R&D functions and teams. We identify and provide recommendations on key questions informing the evolution of GSK's R&D strategy. We execute R&D‑wide strategy projects aligned with the R&D priorities and serve as a partner to R&D leadership to develop various strategies and execute bespoke initiatives. We seek to determine current performance, set ambition and propose courses of action, continually accessing and interpreting internal and external data (including external trends and competitive landscape). Key Responsibilities We are looking for an R&D Strategy Director to work on core R&D strategy questions, collaborating with the strategy project lead and senior leaders across GSK. Projects will vary significantly in nature and remit, but typically last 3‑4 months and result in concrete proposals and handover with a team responsible for strategy deployment. The Strategy Director will be a core member of project teams within the Strategy team and will engage directly with the R&D Leadership Team (RDLT) and many groups across R&D, leading multi‑disciplinary matrix teams where necessary. Career Progression The R&D Strategy Team has been a feeder group for key talent at GSK and allows for exposure to many different parts of the business, as well as exposure to senior leaders across the organization. A successful Director in the R&D Strategy team will have numerous progression opportunities within GSK, both within the strategy team and with a move to other business lines. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or other relevant fields 10+ years of strategy consulting experience from a top‑tier firm or similar experience Ability to think strategically at a global level and dive deep into operational issues when required, moving quickly between the two levels with a sense of urgency Ability to manage ambiguity and develop clear, informed strategies from vast and complex datasets Strong analytical skills; ability to manipulate complex data, propose and test hypotheses and challenge assumptions Project management experience and ability to engage senior stakeholders with a good balance of EQ and IQ R&D experience, or a strong curiosity paired with demonstrated learning agility Preferred Qualifications PhD, MBA or other post‑graduate degrees preferred Excellent communication skills; ability to convey ideas simply and compellingly Benefits & Compensation If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $138,600 to $231,000. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Women In Bio