As a Principal Research Leader, you will be responsible for leading and executing preclinical scientific studies in support of vaccine projects or technological platforms in discovery, development, or life cycle management.
You will lead the design, planning, organization, and analysis of preclinical studies (internal and external), including resource forecasts and activity planning. Direct management or support to N+1 in the development and supervision of lab technicians is also required.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, plan, organize, and analyze preclinical studies, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
* Direct management or support to laboratory staff, including performance evaluation and development planning.
* Share expertise in multiple technical competency domains across the preclinical department and contribute to scientific/technology watch within defined mission or project parameters.
* Develop and implement new technologies, ensuring alignment with GxP/EHS/QA rules, and maintain state-of-the-art knowledge across the preclinical department.
* Develop and implement new Read Outs/Laboratory Assays when applicable.
* Presentation of lab results in internal meetings, working groups, and technical/project team meetings, ensuring quality interpretation and extensive quality check of raw data.
* Serve as a preclinical representative to project teams, providing expert input on analytical testing or read-outs.
* Autonomous decision-making within own area of scientific or technical competencies, with direct impact on related project strategy.
Why this Role?
This position requires a strong understanding of the biopharma/vaccine development process, with a minimum of 8 years' experience in respiratory virus or herpesviruses. A PhD with 3+ years of post-doc and/or job-related experience is also required.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Immunology and Virology, with excellent presentation and communication skills, sound scientific methodology, and innovative thinking.
GSK is a global biopharma company committed to unifying science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns.