Senior Director, Innovation & Tech Investment Lead

The Innovation & Tech Investment Lead, Development Operations Platforms & Innovation will serve as the trusted advisor and right hand to the VP, Dev Ops Platforms & Innovation, shaping and executing the strategic vision for Innovation & Tech investment within Development Operations. The role oversees operational financial and resource management of Development Platforms & Innovation, as well as the oversight of financial investment in innovation through the Test Start Scale framework.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

• Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the VP, DP&I, providing insights, recommendations, and driving key initiatives to advance the strategic goals of Dev Ops.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and excellence across DP&I.
• Deliver strategic investment in innovation and measure value realization aligned to key technology investment programs and other initiatives through DP&I.
• Partner across the DP&I LT to ensure robust funding and business cases, clear ROI, and long‑term investment views while delivering immediate portfolio value.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee operational, financial, and resource needs of GCO DP&I to ensure seamless operations and delivery of priorities.
• Design and implement strategies to improve performance and productivity across DP&I functions, establishing metrics and KPIs, identifying gaps, and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop the functional budget and headcount goals, establish financial/HC controls, and ensure meeting annual financial targets with a multi‑year perspective.

People & Culture

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages engagement, development, and innovation across the team.
• Partner with HR and stakeholders to support talent development and retention within DP&I.

Leadership Team Support

• Act as an active member of the DP&I leadership team, driving an innovation‑first investment culture and identity.
• Chair leadership team meetings to forward discussions, facilitate engagement, and ensure follow‑up actions are completed.

Key Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Finance, or related discipline OR 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical operations technology investment within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry; experience sourcing, evaluating, and managing a portfolio of clinical operations technology investments.
• 5+ years of experience developing business cases supporting value realization and strategic allocation of investment funds within a clinical operations environment.
• Hands‑on clinical operations experience within a pharmaceutical company or CRO.
• Experience in a leadership role with responsibility for strategy development, operational oversight, and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, investment analysis, and value realization initiatives.
• Experience supporting post‑investment value creation or integration programs.
• Prior experience in venture capital, corporate venturing, innovation labs, or internal innovation functions.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to advise senior leaders and influence decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience drafting executive‑level communications and delivering impactful messages.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple priorities across complex, matrixed organizations.
• Experience preparing executive‑level communications and materials.

What we offer

You will join a team where your work matters and contributes to a larger mission. You will gain exposure to strategic decision‑making and work with talented colleagues from science, technology, and commercial backgrounds. You will have access to development and mentoring and the chance to build a visible impact on health innovation.

Closing date for applications is Monday 18th May.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.