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As a focused biopharma company, we discover, develop and deliver medicines and vaccines to create value for patients and shareholders. We are on track to make a positive impact on the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. In R&D, we combine the science of the immune system with advanced technologies to develop new medicines and vaccines that can help transform people’s lives. We focus on four areas – respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – where we have the strongest expertise and significant patient need remains. By developing differentiated medicines and vaccines across these areas, we can deliver patient benefit at scale and generate value for people, health systems, shareholders and society.

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Position Summary

This is a rare opportunity for an internationally recognised scientific leader to shape the future of omics-driven drug discovery at GSK. Based in Heidelberg, Germany, one of Europe's leading life science hubs, the role combines global scientific leadership with site leadership and Managing Director responsibility.

The successful candidate will lead Omics Technologies, a global organisation of approximately 75 scientists delivering cutting-edge capabilities across genomics, proteomics, spatial biology, computational biology and emerging multi-omics approaches. Working as part of GSK's Target Discovery organisation, the team plays a pivotal role in identifying, validating and advancing the targets, mechanisms and insights that drive tomorrow's medicines.

The role also serves as Site Head for GSK's Heidelberg research facility and Managing Director of Cellzome GmbH, with responsibility for site culture, operational excellence, legal entity governance and membership of the GSK German Country Executive Board.

We are seeking a leader with outstanding scientific credibility, a passion for translational impact, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams while influencing strategy across a complex global R&D organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific & Strategic Leadership

Define and execute the long-term vision and scientific strategy for Omics Technologies, ensuring GSK remains at the forefront of next-generation omics innovation and its application to drug discovery.
Lead a globally recognised organisation of approximately 75 scientists spanning experimental and computational omics disciplines, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, collaboration, and impact.
Drive the development and application of cutting-edge omics capabilities, including genomics, proteomics, spatial omics, single-cell technologies, epigenomics, metabolomics, and AI-enabled data integration, to accelerate target discovery, validation, and translational research.
Champion the translation of omics insights into meaningful pipeline decisions, working closely with therapeutic area, disease biology, and translational medicine leaders across the R&D organisation.
Maintain a strong external scientific presence, representing GSK through strategic collaborations, publications, conferences, and engagement with leading academic and biotechnology partners.

Leadership & Organisational Impact

Build, develop, and inspire high-performing scientific leaders and teams, creating an environment where exceptional talent can thrive and deliver transformative science.
Shape organisational strategy and influence decision-making across a complex global matrix, ensuring Omics Technologies remains a critical driver of scientific and pipeline success.

Site Leadership

Serve as Site Head for GSK's Heidelberg research facility, providing strategic, operational, and cultural leadership for approximately 100 employees.
Ensure an inclusive, safe, compliant, and high-performing research environment that supports scientific excellence and strengthens Heidelberg's reputation as a destination for outstanding scientific talent.

Managing Director Responsibilities

Serve as Managing Director of Cellzome GmbH, with accountability for governance, fiduciary oversight, compliance, financial stewardship, and legal entity management.
Contribute as an active member of the GSK German Country Executive Board, representing the Heidelberg site and helping shape broader organisational priorities and decisions.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications

PhD in genomics, proteomics, epigenomics, spatial biology, computational biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
Internationally recognised scientific reputation in next-generation omics technologies, evidenced by a significant publication record, scientific innovation track record, invited presentations, and visibility within the global research community.
Deep scientific expertise in one or more omics disciplines, such as genomics, proteomics, spatial omics, single-cell biology, epigenomics, metabolomics, or computational omics, combined with a strong understanding of how multiple modalities can be integrated to generate biological insight.
Demonstrated experience applying omics technologies to drug discovery and development, with a track record of connecting molecular data to target identification, target validation, mechanistic biology, translational research, biomarkers, and/or pipeline decision-making.
Experience managing multidisciplinary scientific teams and organisations of significant scale, including responsibility for senior leaders and multiple scientific functions.
Proven ability to influence strategy, priorities, and decision-making across matrixed global organisations, building alignment and delivering impact without direct authority.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the executive presence and credibility to represent the organisation internally and externally at the most senior levels.
Deep commitment to scientific integrity, ethics, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant leadership experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or drug discovery R&D environments, including demonstrated success leading large, complex scientific organisations through second-line leadership structures.
Experience leading technology platforms or scientific organisations focused on next-generation biology, omics technologies, data sciences, computational biology, or related discovery capabilities.
Prior site leadership experience, including responsibility for operational excellence, infrastructure, employee engagement, health and safety, and organisational culture.
Experience serving as a Managing Director, General Manager, Legal Entity Director, Board Member, or similar governance role with accountability for fiduciary, legal, financial, or compliance responsibilities.
Experience with corporate governance, risk management, financial oversight, and executive-level board engagement.
Demonstrated success attracting, retaining, and developing world-class scientific talent, including building high-performing leadership teams.
Experience driving organisational transformation, strategic change, or capability-building initiatives within large and complex environments.
Established network across leading academic institutes, research organisations, biotechnology companies, and technology providers relevant to the omics ecosystem.
Experience working internationally and leading geographically distributed teams.
German language capability and familiarity with the German research, employment, and regulatory environment.

What you can expect
You will join a collaborative environment where your technical leadership will shape programs and careers. You will have scope to adopt new technologies and influence scientific direction. We encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds and life experiences.

How to apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter that explains your interest and what you would bring to this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Skills

Business Strategies, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Drug Development, Drug Discovery Process, Influencing Without Authority, Interpersonal Communication, Market Opportunities, Matrix Leadership, Relationship Management, Scientific Presentations, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing, Strategic Alignment

Germany Salary Range / Gehaltsbandbreiten Deutschland: EUR 162,000 to EUR 270,000The annual gross base salary range for new hires in this position is listed above for each applicable location. These ranges take into account a number of factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position may offer an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. More detailed information on the total benefits package will be supplied during the recruitment process. This role is available for applicants from multiple locations, and therefore salary ranges for certain locations are also shown. Salary ranges for other locations are shown because some markets have pay transparency laws that require salary information on job postings, and those locations are potential job sites for this role. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific location or country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please note salaries vary by country based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. Offers are typically made within the advertised range based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications, with the upper end generally reserved for highly experienced candidates or other exceptional circumstances aligned with these criteria.Der jährliche Brutto - Grundgehaltsrahmen für Neueinstellungen in dieser Position ist oben für jeden relevanten Standort ausgewiesen. Diese Gehaltsspannen berücksichtigen eine Reihe von Faktoren, basierend auf den Fähigkeiten, der Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle. Zusätzlich kann diese Position u.a. einen jährlichen Bonus, Urlaubsgeld, eine betriebliche Altersvorsorge sowie die Berechtigung zur Teilnahme an unserem aktienbasierten Long-Term Incentive-Programm beinhalten; dies ist abhängig von der Rolle. Detailliertere Informationen zum gesamten Vergütungspaket werden während des Rekrutierungsprozesses bereitgestellt. Wenn eine Position an mehreren Standorten bzw. in mehreren Ländern ausgeübt werden kann, werden die entsprechenden Gehaltsspannen für diese Länder/Standorte angezeigt. Zusätzlich können weitere Gehaltsspannen eingeblendet werden, wenn für bestimmte Märkte gesetzliche Vorgaben zur Entgelttransparenz gelten und diese Standorte als mögliche Einsatzorte für die Rolle in Betracht kommen. Wenn für einen bestimmten Standort oder ein bestimmtes Land in der Stellenausschreibung keine Gehaltsspannen angegeben sind, wird die entsprechende Vergütung im Rahmen des Rekrutierungsprozesses individuell besprochen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Gehälter je nach Land auf Grundlage der Fähigkeiten, Berufserfahrung, der Ausbildung und der Qualifikation der Kandidat*innen sowie der marktüblichen Vergütung für diese Rolle variieren. Angebote erfolgen in der Regel innerhalb der veröffentlichten Spanne unter Berücksichtigung der oben genannten Kriterien, wobei das obere Ende der Spanne im Allgemeinen sehr erfahrenen Kandidat*innen oder anderen außergewöhnlichen Konstellationen vorbehalten ist.

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.

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