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Junior Vaccine Development Leader

Employer
GSK
Location
Rockville, MD
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 10, 2021

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Discipline
Health Sciences, Vaccine Research
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma
Site Name: USA - Maryland - Rockville Posted Date: Oct 15 2021 Are you energized by an opportunity to accelerate and deliver a clinical data strategy that drives compliance and efficiency? If so, this Junior Vaccine Development Leader could be an exciting opportunity to explore. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following… In collaboration and under the close supervision of the Vaccine Development Leader (VDL), the Jr. Vaccine Development Leader (Jr VDL) manages one or two development project(s) and leads cross functional vaccine development team(s) (VDTs or lifecycle (LC) development streams) to drive the development of the vaccine candidate from “Proof-of-principle” to launch. The Jr VDL may also support Vaccine Commercialization Team(s) (VCT) on life cycle management (LCM) projects for marketed vaccines. The Jr VDL drives the strategy, in alignment with the portfolio strategy, overall delivery, and effective resource management for the project(s) assigned to him/her. Responsibilities: In collaboration with the VDL: Take responsibility for the assigned development project(s) (new vaccine and/or LCM). Generate and regularly update the Integrated Development Plans for the assigned projects. Provide project strategy support to the functions/matrix team members accountable for delivering the appropriate project evidences (e.g., target product profile, clinical development plan, global regulatory plan, risk register, probability of success, costs etc.) Lead the assigned Vaccine Development Team(s) (VDT) or LC development streams embracing all required components of the business: e.g. Regulatory, Preclinical and Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Technical Development, Manufacturing, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Global Patents, Business Development, etc. Lead, empower and set clear expectations to team members and sub-teams to deliver project strategy and project evidence timely, within budget and with the highest quality. Drive the preparation for presentations to GSK governing bodies ensuring the right information to drive the optimal decision. Endorse resources, costs, risks and timelines for product development, and resolution of issues requiring changes to the plan and assuring smooth transitions between key decision points and making the final decision in the absence of consensus. Be the point of contact on the assigned project(s). Provide input performance assessment and contribute to professional development and recognition of project team members in collaboration with member's functional N+1. Ensure that patient and customer's unmet needs and insights (regulatory authorities, LoCs, payors, policy makers) are sought and incorporated appropriately into the functional plans (e.g. Medical Affairs, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes, etc.) including appropriate engagement of external experts/scientific community Lead internal & external communication strategy outside of the data dissemination plan (e.g. info-projects, R&D news, Publication of data) for his/her project(s) Promote project-related innovation and generation of intellectual property Responsible for approval of scientific engagement activity for pre-approval indications Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: MD, PhD or Master Degree (University Degree) in life sciences (animal sciences, (molecular) biology, vaccinology, immunology, infectious disease), pharmacy. Minimum 5 year experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology industry, or governmental vaccine development organization. Minimum 2 year experience in matrix management Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Knowledge, experience and understanding of the development process from asset inception through lifecycle management Scientific depth and the integrated knowledge of all aspects of the vaccines business Experience in managing a cross-functional team with diverse skill sets and implement strategies within a complex matrix organization. Strong leadership, facilitator, consultant, negotiator, influencing and coaching skills. Able to build strategic alignment within and across functions. Ability to motivate and inspire teams. Ability to set high quality objectives aligned to our business strategy and apply a rigorous quality approach. High degree of enterprise thinking and the ability to challenge the status quo Creative approach to problem solving and the ability to resolve paradoxes and trade offs Excellent communication and presentation skills, fluency in English (written and spoken). Cultural sensitivity and tact, the ability to work effectively across cultures Why GSK? Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture. These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: Agile and distributed decision-making - using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk. Managing individual and team performance. Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution. Implementing change initiatives and leading change. Sustaining energy and well-being, building resilience in teams Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning both internally and externally Developing people and building a talent pipeline Translating strategy into action - a compelling narrative, motivating others, setting objectives and delegation Building strong relationships and collaboration, managing trusted stakeholder relationships internally and externally Budgeting and forecasting, commercial and financial acumen. #LI-GSK #careersinvaccines and VxRD* If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. At GSK, the health and safety of our employees are of paramount importance. As a science-led healthcare company on a mission to get ahead of disease together, we believe that supporting vaccination against COVID-19 is the single best thing we can do in the US to ensure the health and safety of our employees, complementary workers, workplaces, customers, consumers, communities, and the patients we serve. GSK has made the decision to require all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. 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