Head of Preclinical Research, Global Health Bacterial Vaccines R&D (GVGH)

GSK
Siena, Toscana
Full time
4 giorni fa

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease. Science and technology are coming together in a way they never have before, and we have strong tech-enabled capabilities that allow us to build a deeper understanding of the patient, human biology and disease mechanisms, and transform medical discovery.  We are revolutionising the way we do R&D. We’re uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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Our approach to R&D.   

The Head of the GSK Vaccines for Global Health (GVGH) Preclinical Research is a high-impact leadership role, accountable for driving the scientific RD strategy and execution of early-stage laboratory research activities across the Global Health (GH) bacterial vaccine portfolio. This includes the integration of innovative technologies, cross-functional leadership, and oversight of a dynamic and multidisciplinary research group dedicated to advancing affordable and effective vaccines for lower income countries.

Operating at the intersection of science, RD strategy, and global health delivery, the incumbent provides thought leadership and scientific direction across multiple disease areas, ensuring robust translation from discovery to development.The role is part of the GVGH leadership team and is critical in supporting the GH R&D mission to deliver a 1.3 billion Health Impact goal by the end of the decade.

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Why you?

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Closing Date for Applications: 20/08/2025

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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