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Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients' needs and have the highest probability of success. We're uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Role Overview Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Translational Unit (RIITU), within RIIRU (Respiratory, Immunology and Inflammation Research Unit) therapy area is accountable for end-to-end disease area translational science to inform therapy area and program level biomarker strategies (from preclinical to launch) to increase the probability of success from preclinical to clinical transitions and enable earlier and higher confidence asset related decisions. Key Responsibilities: Disease Biomarker Strategy Development and Delivery: Partner with the Clinical Teams, Research Technologies and the Development organization with focus on Renal, Inflammation and Fibrosis portfolio to identify, establish biomarkers for decision making throughout clinical development phases and aligned with the overall research and development goals. Translational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership contributing to deep understanding of Disease areas enabling the development and execution of translational research disease strategies to support the discovery and development of novel differentiated therapeutics including evaluation and diligence of business development opportunities. Translational innovation: Evaluate novel techniques and technologies (i.e. spatial transcriptomics) to inform translational initiatives, biomarker development and validation working in collaboration with platform teams and within a multi-functional matrix environment. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including the Translational, Disease Teams, Human Genetics & Genomics, biology groups, biomarker platforms, Medicine Development Teams, HBSM, data-sciences, regulatory affairs, business development and commercial to ensure seamless integration of translational research and biomarker strategies across the drug development lifecycle. External Partnerships: Establish and maintain strategic collaborations with academic institutions, contract research organizations (CROs), and other external partners to access cutting-edge technologies, tools, reagents, biosamples, biomarker expertise, and research capabilities. Matrix Leadership: Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to ensure a high-performing and motivated team. Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Cell/Molecular Biology, Genetics, Pharmacology, Physical Chemistry or related field) Extensive experience in translational science and biomarker development ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Recognised translational/biomarker expert in scientific community through publications and contributions to the field. Experience of translation and biomarkers implementation in Renal, Inflammation and / or Fibrotic indications. 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. Broad knowledge in technologies and methods used in translational research. Proven track record of program decision making through implementing biomarker strategies and delivering translational science insights in support of drug progression through clinical transition milestones. Experience leading/managing external collaborations and evaluation of business development opportunities. Strong management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple objectives to meet timelines while maintaining attention to detail and high-performance standards. Excellent inclusive matrix leadership skills, with the ability to create psychological safety, inspire and motivate a team towards achieving common goals. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving research environment, with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications: Awareness of bioinformatic / computational methods supporting integrated analysis and interpretation of translational and biomarker-related data sets. 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.

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