GlaxoSmithKline
Senior Director, Vx and Lab Specialization
GlaxoSmithKline, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Site Name: USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge
Posted Date: Jan 15 2026
The
Senior Director, Vx and Lab Specialization
will lead GSK’s R&D Digital & Tech team on a mission to accelerate the discovery and development of medicines and vaccines for 2.5 billion patients worldwide. Our Labs and CMC Tech function is at the heart of this transformation, modernizing laboratory processes, harmonizing data, and creating a tech-enabled environment that empowers scientists and drives innovation.
With 17 global sites and 5,000 scientists, this is a complex, high-impact role. You will lead the modernization of legacy systems and design future-ready solutions that improve scientist experience and deliver standardized, contextualized data for AI-driven insights.
What You’ll Do:
Shape the Future:
Define and execute a 3–5 year vision and roadmap for lab and data transformation, focused on vaccines and specialized sciences (e.g., safety, human biologics, imaging).
Drive Innovation:
Embed modern practices—DevSecOps, automated testing, UI/UX design, observability—and leverage AI/ML to optimize scientific workflows.
Own Strategic Portfolios:
Manage a complex application landscape, reduce technical debt, and deliver high-value solutions aligned with R&D ambitions.
Collaborate & Influence:
Partner with R&D leaders, Tech teams, and Digital/Data/Analytics functions to simplify systems and maximize impact.
Champion Data Excellence:
Promote standardization, metadata, and contextualization to unlock scientific insights and accelerate discovery.
Lead & Inspire:
Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of empowerment, growth, and innovation.
Basic Qualifications:
Degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, Computing, Math’s or similar.
5 (+) years in Senior Technology delivery and portfolio roles
with proven experience leveraging technology resources in a complex financial environment.
Vaccines
background with
Lab Instrument
experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters or PhD, Business Administration (MBA) Information Technology or Science higher qualification.
Experience in managing global projects and multi-cultural project teams, and experience managing virtual teams where members are in multiple countries and time zones.
Strong project management leadership & strong conceptual analytical/problem solving skills; sound judgment and depth in knowledge of project and portfolio management tools and applications.
Thorough understanding of R&D and Digital & Tech strategies – specifically for Research.
Annual base salary for new hires ranges
$195,525
to
$325,875 . 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, insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
If you have questions, contact HR.AmericasSC-CS@gsk.com.
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.
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The
Senior Director, Vx and Lab Specialization
will lead GSK’s R&D Digital & Tech team on a mission to accelerate the discovery and development of medicines and vaccines for 2.5 billion patients worldwide. Our Labs and CMC Tech function is at the heart of this transformation, modernizing laboratory processes, harmonizing data, and creating a tech-enabled environment that empowers scientists and drives innovation.
With 17 global sites and 5,000 scientists, this is a complex, high-impact role. You will lead the modernization of legacy systems and design future-ready solutions that improve scientist experience and deliver standardized, contextualized data for AI-driven insights.
What You’ll Do:
Shape the Future:
Define and execute a 3–5 year vision and roadmap for lab and data transformation, focused on vaccines and specialized sciences (e.g., safety, human biologics, imaging).
Drive Innovation:
Embed modern practices—DevSecOps, automated testing, UI/UX design, observability—and leverage AI/ML to optimize scientific workflows.
Own Strategic Portfolios:
Manage a complex application landscape, reduce technical debt, and deliver high-value solutions aligned with R&D ambitions.
Collaborate & Influence:
Partner with R&D leaders, Tech teams, and Digital/Data/Analytics functions to simplify systems and maximize impact.
Champion Data Excellence:
Promote standardization, metadata, and contextualization to unlock scientific insights and accelerate discovery.
Lead & Inspire:
Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of empowerment, growth, and innovation.
Basic Qualifications:
Degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, Computing, Math’s or similar.
5 (+) years in Senior Technology delivery and portfolio roles
with proven experience leveraging technology resources in a complex financial environment.
Vaccines
background with
Lab Instrument
experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters or PhD, Business Administration (MBA) Information Technology or Science higher qualification.
Experience in managing global projects and multi-cultural project teams, and experience managing virtual teams where members are in multiple countries and time zones.
Strong project management leadership & strong conceptual analytical/problem solving skills; sound judgment and depth in knowledge of project and portfolio management tools and applications.
Thorough understanding of R&D and Digital & Tech strategies – specifically for Research.
Annual base salary for new hires ranges
$195,525
to
$325,875 . 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, insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
If you have questions, contact HR.AmericasSC-CS@gsk.com.
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.
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