VP, Head Translational Research, Vaccines & Infectious Diseases Research Unit

Introduction

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting‑edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a global team of approximately 15 experienced scientific leaders and technical experts to ensure quality and timely delivery and acceleration of clinical study data.
• Engage with senior R&D leaders and collaborate with global cross‑functional teams, including Therapeutic Areas, Clinical Operations, Research Technologies, and other Development lines, to ensure the seamless integration of Translational Research in R&D success.
• Manage the strategic direction and operational execution of biomarker, immunogenicity, and bioanalytical lab assay development and sample testing.
• Partner with Clinical Pharmacology Modelling & Simulation (CPMS) colleagues in the Research Units on Systems and Tools development and deployment and create a community of practice to enable consistency of CPMS in R&D.
• Provide oversight for clinical biomarker operations, lab operational study management and central lab activities to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency globally.
• Ensure global compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards for biomarker, immunogenicity, and bioanalytical research, biobank management, lab operational studies and central lab activities.
• Manage the global budget, resources, and infrastructure for Translational Research team, optimizing allocation to meet strategic objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in relevant scientific discipline eg Immunology.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in an R&D environment in vaccinology / immunology / infectious diseases.
• Strong expertise in translational research, including biomarker development and early‑stage clinical studies.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of strategic planning and execution.
• This role necessitates a high level of proficiency in organizational strategy and development, strong alignment with R&D objectives, and the drive to foster innovation to enhance team expertise in meeting future pipeline.
• In‑depth knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and guidelines pertaining to biomarker and bioanalytical research, lab operational studies and central lab activities.
• Strong understanding of current trends and advancements in platform technologies and their application in clinical development.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to address complex scientific, operational, and people challenges effectively, to drive scientific excellence, ensure operational efficiency, and maintain a motivated, high‑performing team.
• The position centres on fostering collaboration, ensuring alignment, and maintaining effective relationships inside and outside the organization. It requires engagement in diverse interactions requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, partnering closely across the R&D enterprise, to align on objectives and workflows, and to mediate strategic and technical discussions.
• A deep understanding is needed of the drug development process and the application and value of Translational Research in advancing clinical development and project acceleration.
• You will represent GSK to external experts and partners, helping influence industry practices as well as regulatory positions that are important to the strategic success of GSK R&D. You will demonstrate experience in adoption of cutting‑edge technologies that keep GSK as a leader in vaccines and infectious diseases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post‑doctoral experience in vaccine research or related fields.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for vaccine research and development.
• Track record of scientific publications and contributions to the field of vaccines.

Work Environment

This role can be based in the United States (Boston or Upper Providence), UK (London or Stevenage) or Italy (Siena) or Belgium (Wavre) and will require on‑site presence with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements.

Closing date for application

26th January 2026

Salary

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 $309,000 to $515,000. 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 which is dependent on the level of the role. 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.

Benefits

If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary 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.

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 (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.