Executive Director, Translational Lead - Cardiovascular

This job is with GSK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job description For candidates seeking to be located at our 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. 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 Completion of a formal postgraduate clinical training, clinical residency or specialty training in a cardiovascular specialty, including cardiology or cardiovascular surgery. Extensive experience in cardiovascular disease, translational science and biomarker development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Recognized expert in cardiovascular disease scientific community through publications and contributions to the field. Experience of working in a clinical trial setting, working as part of a clinical study and experience of authoring and oversight of clinical and regulatory documents. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, best practices and compliance considerations in Translational Research and biomarker development and validation. Excellent and proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and focus a team towards achieving common goals. Preferred Qualifications In addition to the above, you will stand out if you bring the following: Awareness of bioinformatic / computational methods supporting integrated analysis and interpretation of translational and biomarker-related data sets. Experience and understanding of causal methods applied to human data would be an advantage. Deep expertise in cardiovascular pathophysiology, vascular biology, cardio-renal-metabolic syndromes, pulmonary vascular disease, fibrosis, inflammation, and age-related organ dysfunction. Proven track record of influencing decision making through delivery of translational science insights in support of drug progression through clinical transition milestones. Extensive experience of influencing senior stakeholders internally and externally. Understanding leading/managing complex collaborations and evaluation of business development opportunities, including scientific, clinical and commercial due diligence considerations. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving research environment, with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Strong executive management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet timelines while maintaining attention to detail and high-performance standards. Skills Clinical Development, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Evidence Based Decision Making, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Influencing Without Authority, Learning Agility, People Management, Project Management, Scientific Presentations, Strategic Thinking • If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $284,625 to $474,375. • If you are based in another US location, the annual base salary range is $258,750 to $431,250. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. 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. 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