GlaxoSmithKline
Director, External Innovation Precision Medicine
GlaxoSmithKline, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States, 19426
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USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - WalthamPosted Date:
Nov 13 2024The
Director External Innovation, Precision Medicine
will be responsible to play a lead role in the development of new partnerships with external companies to progress precision medicine, leading cross-functional teams through evaluation and due diligence to support new opportunities and partnerships.Key Responsibilities:Gain in-depth experience in the precision medicine (oncology, infectious disease, respiratory, vaccines, other) which is continuing to grow. The rapid approval of diagnostics has paved a novel regulatory path for specialty disease areas like infectious disease/COVID-19.
Gain a cross-portfolio perspective and develop strategies that require systematic deployment of PM solutions to accommodate the competitive landscape in PM and propelled by the exponential innovation occurring in the PM space (technology advancement, multiplex biomarker development, utilization of AI/ML, digital/computational pathology and development of novel & digital endpoints).
Contribute to development of precision medicine partnering strategy including (i) evaluation and recommendation of external companies to support novel technologies; (ii) new areas of science, including partnerships and collaborations; (iii) ensuring alignment of precision medicine strategy with broader specialty vision and mission.
Support the Head of External Innovation in the following activities: (i) Identification, sourcing, outreach and assessment of innovative business and partnering opportunities for precision medicine in support of the GSK pipeline; (ii) Develop strategic plans to support the building of business cases for external Precision Medicine BD opportunities; (iii) Cultivate and grow GSK Precision Medicine partnerships with diagnostic and technology platform developers to support Specialty to advance research, clinical and/or commercial programs.
Tackle a wide range of projects and competent in working from early development through late-stage Precision Medicine opportunities, which may include clinical labs, implementing new collaboration business models to enable global access to diagnostic testing technologies.
Develop skills in leading matrix teams (ie. R&D, Commercial, Legal, BD, Finance, IP, etc) successfully through complex internal and external engagements and be ready to conduct impromptu and formal briefings with senior management (through the governance structure at GSK or otherwise).
Build capability of working across all levels of R&D and commercial for Precision Medicine. Working closely with Head, External Innovation, Precision Medicine, members of extended Precision Medicine LT, job holder will present developed proposals and opportunities to governance boards as required.
Basic Qualifications:B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences
5 or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience
5 or more years precision medicine experience in the Pharmaceutical/ Biotech industry
Experience in diagnostics, drug development, commercial processes and the application of PM/CDx tools
Previous scientific background to communicate specialty medical, scientific and business information and experience working with internal & external stakeholders
Experience with data analytical skills and ability to ascertain salient points from large amounts of information
Experience in strategic leadership – build commitment for current and future needs based on analysis of priorities, opportunities and risks
Preferred Qualifications:M.S., Ph.D. in life science and/or MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
Good knowledge of governance procedures relevant to strategy development and deals, including BD (e.g. CDAs, Deal Flow, delegation of authorities, due diligence etc.)
Experience developing strategy and problem solving in drug development, pharma and translational scientific and medicine development (R&D), including oversight and delivery; experienced in working in an intense, rapidly evolving environment with an entrepreneurial approach to external relationships.
Demonstrated strategic thinking, ability to balance short and long-term goals; Proactive mindset that bridges ideas to realizable and deliverable solutions, and can help move both internal and external stakeholders to quickly solve problems.
Proven ability to navigate multi-faceted organizations with repeated success; tenacity and resourcefulness, routinely capable of displaying a measured, proportionate and calm approach under pressure.
Ability to set strategies/tactics that are aggressive, but realizable.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required - with demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leadership.
Personal integrity, teamwork abilities, collaboration skills and a customer focus are essential.
Must be able to uncover pivotal issues/opportunities and solutions.
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USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - Massachusetts - WalthamPosted Date:
Nov 13 2024The
Director External Innovation, Precision Medicine
will be responsible to play a lead role in the development of new partnerships with external companies to progress precision medicine, leading cross-functional teams through evaluation and due diligence to support new opportunities and partnerships.Key Responsibilities:Gain in-depth experience in the precision medicine (oncology, infectious disease, respiratory, vaccines, other) which is continuing to grow. The rapid approval of diagnostics has paved a novel regulatory path for specialty disease areas like infectious disease/COVID-19.
Gain a cross-portfolio perspective and develop strategies that require systematic deployment of PM solutions to accommodate the competitive landscape in PM and propelled by the exponential innovation occurring in the PM space (technology advancement, multiplex biomarker development, utilization of AI/ML, digital/computational pathology and development of novel & digital endpoints).
Contribute to development of precision medicine partnering strategy including (i) evaluation and recommendation of external companies to support novel technologies; (ii) new areas of science, including partnerships and collaborations; (iii) ensuring alignment of precision medicine strategy with broader specialty vision and mission.
Support the Head of External Innovation in the following activities: (i) Identification, sourcing, outreach and assessment of innovative business and partnering opportunities for precision medicine in support of the GSK pipeline; (ii) Develop strategic plans to support the building of business cases for external Precision Medicine BD opportunities; (iii) Cultivate and grow GSK Precision Medicine partnerships with diagnostic and technology platform developers to support Specialty to advance research, clinical and/or commercial programs.
Tackle a wide range of projects and competent in working from early development through late-stage Precision Medicine opportunities, which may include clinical labs, implementing new collaboration business models to enable global access to diagnostic testing technologies.
Develop skills in leading matrix teams (ie. R&D, Commercial, Legal, BD, Finance, IP, etc) successfully through complex internal and external engagements and be ready to conduct impromptu and formal briefings with senior management (through the governance structure at GSK or otherwise).
Build capability of working across all levels of R&D and commercial for Precision Medicine. Working closely with Head, External Innovation, Precision Medicine, members of extended Precision Medicine LT, job holder will present developed proposals and opportunities to governance boards as required.
Basic Qualifications:B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences
5 or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience
5 or more years precision medicine experience in the Pharmaceutical/ Biotech industry
Experience in diagnostics, drug development, commercial processes and the application of PM/CDx tools
Previous scientific background to communicate specialty medical, scientific and business information and experience working with internal & external stakeholders
Experience with data analytical skills and ability to ascertain salient points from large amounts of information
Experience in strategic leadership – build commitment for current and future needs based on analysis of priorities, opportunities and risks
Preferred Qualifications:M.S., Ph.D. in life science and/or MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
Good knowledge of governance procedures relevant to strategy development and deals, including BD (e.g. CDAs, Deal Flow, delegation of authorities, due diligence etc.)
Experience developing strategy and problem solving in drug development, pharma and translational scientific and medicine development (R&D), including oversight and delivery; experienced in working in an intense, rapidly evolving environment with an entrepreneurial approach to external relationships.
Demonstrated strategic thinking, ability to balance short and long-term goals; Proactive mindset that bridges ideas to realizable and deliverable solutions, and can help move both internal and external stakeholders to quickly solve problems.
Proven ability to navigate multi-faceted organizations with repeated success; tenacity and resourcefulness, routinely capable of displaying a measured, proportionate and calm approach under pressure.
Ability to set strategies/tactics that are aggressive, but realizable.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required - with demonstrated ability to communicate with senior leadership.
Personal integrity, teamwork abilities, collaboration skills and a customer focus are essential.
Must be able to uncover pivotal issues/opportunities and solutions.
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