GlaxoSmithKline
Senior Director, Oncology Genomics
Job Location
Stevenage, United Kingdom
Job Description
Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, Cambridge 300 Technology Square, Heidelberg, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence
Posted Date: Nov 7 2024
GSK's 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.
As a Senior Director, Oncology Genomics, you will lead the Oncology Genomics team providing genomics insights to support Oncology R&D, spanning target identification to clinical-stage pipeline support. To be effective, you will develop and maintain inclusive and empowered partnerships with Oncology projects and discipline/capability leaders and influence senior leaders in Research Technologies and Oncology R&D.
You will bring in-depth experience in genomic science with a particular focus on oncology. You will have experience in scientific leadership in oncology, including development and delivery of strategy in genomics. Your expertise will ensure that R&D projects are supported by field-leading genetic and genomic evidence. Demonstrated breadth and depth of technical and leadership expertise across the discovery and development phases is required to support projects through all phases.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include the following:
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
#LI-GSK*
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, 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*(*US only).
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Ukdiversity.recruitment@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391.
Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
Location: Stevenage, GB
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
Posted Date: Nov 7 2024
GSK's 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.
As a Senior Director, Oncology Genomics, you will lead the Oncology Genomics team providing genomics insights to support Oncology R&D, spanning target identification to clinical-stage pipeline support. To be effective, you will develop and maintain inclusive and empowered partnerships with Oncology projects and discipline/capability leaders and influence senior leaders in Research Technologies and Oncology R&D.
You will bring in-depth experience in genomic science with a particular focus on oncology. You will have experience in scientific leadership in oncology, including development and delivery of strategy in genomics. Your expertise will ensure that R&D projects are supported by field-leading genetic and genomic evidence. Demonstrated breadth and depth of technical and leadership expertise across the discovery and development phases is required to support projects through all phases.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include the following:
- As a recognized leader in Oncology Genomics, you will provide scientific leadership to execute on near-term priorities and develop and deliver long-term strategy to support and accelerate Oncology Research and Development
- Provide leadership and expertise as a leadership team member of the broader Human Genetics and Genomics organization
- Contribute scientific expertise to identify and deliver drug discovery or development efforts within and outside own discipline
- Lead and influence the outcome of multidisciplinary projects and meetings
- Contribute to projects and programs as an Expert Peer Reviewer
- Represent GSK on cross-industry teams on initiatives, maintaining an extensive network of specialists within and outside GSK
- Effectively communicate findings to team members, peers and senior leaders across GSK
- Utilize your track record of effecting substantial change to impact discovery/ development policy, processes or guidelines in the pharmaceutical industry
- Apply scientific skills to influence experimental design and data interpretation that impacts across drug discovery/development
- Define and execute a coordinated and highly influential scientific strategy
- Accountable for decisions affecting major product development activities or business directives and their implementation and for recommending allocation of resources with key matrix partners
Basic Qualifications
- PhD in a quantitative subject e.g. Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, with combined academic and or industry experience of over 15 years
- Experience in the oncology therapeutic area
- Recognized leader with strong scientific expertise in the analysis, integration and interpretation of diverse genetic and genomic datasets
- Extensive knowledge of genomics and translation into biological function, and proven ability to apply their experience to drug discovery and development.
- Significant experience leading a multi-functional group responsible for delivering project-oriented genomics support.
- Track record of managing complex technical, scientific and operational activities and in nurturing, developing and motivating high-performing individuals and teams .
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of effecting substantial change
- Knowledge of multiple disciplines and therapeutic areas that impact discovery/ development policy, processes or guidelines in the pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate outputs from several expertise areas to determine strategy
- Expert in integration of preclinical development
#LI-GSK*
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, 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*(*US only).
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Ukdiversity.recruitment@gsk.com or 0808 234 4391.
Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
Location: Stevenage, GB
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
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