Senior Director, Innovation & Tech Investment Lead in Stevenage

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, playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic vision for Innovation & Tech investment within Development Operations. The role will oversee the operational financial and resource management of Development Platforms & Innovation as well as the oversight financial investment in innovation through the Test Start Scale framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the VP, DP&I, providing insights, recommendations, supporting decision‑making and driving key initiatives forward 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 the key technology investment programs and other initiatives through DP&I.
• Partner across the DP&I LT to ensure funding and business cases are robust and ROI is clear to enable long‑term views on innovation while also delivering in‑year value to accelerate the portfolio.

Operational Leadership:

• Oversee the operational, financial and resource needs and management 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 to monitor effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement in team performance.
• Develop the functional budget and headcount goals, establish financial/HC controls and ensure meeting the annual financial targets with a multi‑year perspective in mind; provide robust data and leading trends for current year and future year planning.

People & Culture:

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

Leadership Team Support:

• Be an active member of the DP&I leadership team and drive the development of an innovation‑first investment culture and identity.
• Chair leadership team meetings as required, driving forward discussions, facilitating engagement, and ensuring follow‑up actions are completed.

Key Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Finance, or a 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 that support 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 in 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.

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.