Associate Director, Vx Technical Project Manager

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Description


We\xe2\x80\x99re combining the power of genetic and genomic insights into what causes disease, with the speed and scale of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to make better predictions about who a treatment might work for, and why. We believe this powerful combination of data and technology holds the key to fundamentally transforming medical discovery for the better, improving R&D success rates and shaping how even the most challenging diseases, like neurological conditions and cancer, can be both prevented and treated.

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You will be working with a novel, next generation approach to the development of vaccines and immunotherapies targeting infectious and other immune mediated diseases. This novel and highly efficient vaccine technology \xe2\x80\x93 called Multiple Antigen Presenting System (MAPS) \xe2\x80\x93 enables the high affinity binding of protective polysaccharides as well as proteins in a single vaccine, uniquely inducing a broad and protective B-cell and T-cell immune response.

Our Binney Street project management team is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to initiate, develop, and manage the Technical R&D (TRD) product and process development project plan for prioritized GSK vaccines in development. You will drive integration of technical and business goals to deliver development projects, from receipt of research targets through commercial validation, in line with financial, technical, quality and compliance targets.

Key Responsibilities

In partnership with the Technical Development Leader (TDL), form and lead cross functional technical teams for the purpose of developing and executing product and process development plans that successfully achieve TRD commitments to the development and licensing of vaccines in the GSK Vaccines pipeline.

Align with TRD Functions on the resourcing (manpower, buildings and budget) of technical projects.

Through the application of disciplined project management practices, Quality by Design principles, and PDVS requirements, drive the delivery of technical project commitments on time and within cost and resource constraints.

In partnership with the TDL and project team, define, monitor, and mitigate project risks to ensure key project milestones are met.

Define and implement a project communication plan to ensure timely and accurate flow of information within the team, to key stakeholders, and senior management, including a proactive escalation process.

Provide clear project management leadership, and drive accountability among project team members.

Drive the assembly and review of information packages to support key decisions in the product life-cycle.

Establish and clearly communicate the technical development progress and anticipate issues.

Act as project team representative for the purpose of capacity and prioritization governance.

Collaborate with the TRD Business Architecture team to drive harmonization and operational excellence in project management across TRD, including implementation of project management tools.

Collaborate with the TRD Business Architecture team to identify opportunities and implement solutions to improve project outputs, project teamwork and business processes.

Lead timely and accurate reporting of project progress and risks in collaboration with the TDL, TRD Business Operations team and the PIO.

Lead project operating budget development and forecast update processes in collaboration with the TRD functions, TDL, TRD Business

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree in life sciences or engineering

8+ years of relevant industry project management experience in Pharma/Life Sciences

Proficient English skills (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master\'s degree in life sciences or engineering

Strong written and oral communication skills

PMP certification

Strong ability to multi-task and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative and diverse environment

Why GSK?

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose \xe2\x80\x93 to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together \xe2\x80\x93 so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns \xe2\x80\x93 as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it\xe2\x80\x99s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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  • Job Id
    JD2998706
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
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