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Director - Diagnostic Execution (Oncology Translational Medicine)
GSK
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This role is in the Diagnostic Execution Team, which is part of GSK’s Oncology Translational Medicine (OTM) function for Research & Development (R&D). The team is responsible for operational delivery of clinical biomarker and diagnostic strategies to support GSK's oncology portfolio, working cross-functionally to enable successful implementation of biomarker and diagnostic strategies across clinical development.
Key stakes-holder & customer groups include Clinical Development, Clinical Biomarkers, Diagnostic Strategy, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Quality, Procurement, Data Management, Human Biological Sample Management (HBSM), external CROs and diagnostic partners.
Job-purpose:
As Director (Diagnostic Execution) you provide operational leadership for diagnostic activities across GSK's Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) portfolio. Managing a team of Diagnostic Delivery Leads you will be accountable for execution of biomarker and diagnostic strategies (including oversight of external testing partners and delivery of diagnostic milestones) to support clinical development, regulatory submissions, and diagnostic approvals.
The role reports into the Senior Director, Head of Diagnostic Execution and ensures diagnostic activities are delivered to quality, timeline, budget, and regulatory requirements, whilst enabling successful drug-diagnostic co-development.
Key Responsibilities (include..):
· Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, inspection readiness, and compliance with GCP, GDPR, and global regulatory requirements.
Location: Stevenage (UK) or Upper Providence (USA).
Please Note: If the successful applicant is based at Stevenage site: This role will temporarily be based at Stevenage. However, the Company plans to relocate its offices to Cambridge, UK. The location of this role will therefore subsequently change to Cambridge UK, in accordance with timelines to be set by the Company. The relocation is currently proposed to take effect by early 2029.
About GSK:
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. Find out more - our approach to R&D: https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/innovation/
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – Monday 2nd of November 2026 (COB).
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Clinical Data Interpretation, Clinical Data Review, Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Designs, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Digital Fluency, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Executive Presence, Hematology and Oncology, Learning Agility, Matrix Leadership, Scientific Presentations
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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.
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