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    Director, External Innovation Precision Medicine - Cambridge, United States - 1925 GlaxoSmithKline LLC

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    The Director External Innovation will be responsible to play a lead role in the development of new partnerships with external companies to progress precision medicine in specialty care space, leading cross-functional teams though evaluation and due diligence to support new opportunities and partnerships.

    Responsibilities:

  • Gain in-depth experience in the precision medicine specialty area (infectious disease, respiratory, vaccines, other) which is continuing to grow. The rapid approval of diagnostics in the specialty care space has paved a novel regulatory path for specialty disease areas like infectious disease/COVID-19.
  • Gain a cross-portfolio perspective and develop strategies that require systematic deployment of PM solutions to accommodate the competitive landscape in PM and propelled by the exponential innovation occurring in the PM space (technology advancement, multiplex biomarker development, utilization of AI/ML, development of novel & digital endpoints)
  • Contribute to development of precision medicine partnering strategy including (i) evaluation and recommendation of external companies to support novel technologies; (ii) new areas of science, including partnerships and collaborations in specialty area; (iii) ensuring alignment of precision medicine strategy with broader specialty vision and mission.
  • Support the Head of External Innovation in the following activities: (i) Identification, sourcing, outreach and assessment of innovative business and partnering opportunities for experimental and precision medicine in support of the GSK pipeline; (ii) Develop strategic plans to support the building of business cases for external Precision Medicine BD opportunities; (iii) Cultivate and grow GSK Precision Medicine partnerships with diagnostic and technology platform developers to support Specialty to advance research, clinical and/or commercial programs.
  • Tackle a wide range of projects and competent in working from early development through late-stage Precision Medicine opportunities.
  • Develop skills in leading matrix teams (ie. R&D, Commercial, Legal, BD, Finance, IP, etc) successfully through complex internal and external engagements and be ready to conduct impromptu and formal briefings with senior management (through the governance structure at GSK or otherwise)
  • Build capability of working across all levels of R&D and commercial for Precision Medicine. Working closely with Head, External Innovation, Experimental Medicine Unit, members of extended Precision Medicine LT, job holder will present External Innovation developed, proposals and opportunities to governance boards as required.
  • Basic Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences
  • 5 or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience
  • 5 or more years precision medicine experience in the Pharmaceutical/ Biotech industry
  • Experience in diagnostics, drug development, commercial processes and the application of PM/CDx tools
  • Experience with data analytical skills and ability to ascertain salient points from large amounts of information
  • Experience in strategic leadership – build commitment for current and future needs based on analysis of priorities, opportunities and risks
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S., Ph.D. in life science and/or MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
  • Good knowledge of governance procedures relevant to strategy development and deals, including BD (e.g. CDAs, Deal Flow, delegation of authorities, due diligence etc.)
  • Experience developing strategy and problem solving in drug development, pharma and translational scientific and medicine development (R&D), including oversight and delivery; experienced in working in an intense, rapidly evolving environment with an entrepreneurial approach to external relationships.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking, ability to balance short and long-term goals; Proactive mindset that bridges ideas to realizable and deliverable solutions, and can help move both internal and external stakeholders to quickly solve problems
  • Proven ability to navigate multi-faceted organizations with repeated success; tenacity and resourcefulness, routinely capable of displaying a measured, proportionate and calm approach under pressure
  • Ability to set strategies/tactics that are aggressive, but realizable
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required - with demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leadership.
  • Personal integrity, teamwork abilities, collaboration skills and a customer focus are essential.
  • Wins followers with a positive and energetic approach to work and life.
  • Acts decisively and independently; must have confidence to provide clear direction to make strategic and tactical decisions and prioritize effectively. Knows when to seek leadership buy-in & guidance.
  • Drives accountability and empowers teams to make decisions to drive projects while knowing when to step in to remove obstacles and influence a course correction.
  • Flexibility and ability to work well with ambiguity and remain calm in intense situations
  • Gravitas and experience to create a positive relationship with third parties; customer focused – able to consider customers' (internal and external) needs while seeing the "bigger picture" i.e. can customize support according to the priorities and needs
  • Must be able to uncover pivotal issues/opportunities and solutions
  • Previous scientific background to communicate critical specialty medical, scientific and business information and to positively influence internal & external stakeholders
  • Please visit to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

    Why GSK?

    Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

    GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

    Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

    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.

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