Director, R&D DT Priority Program Management

Director, R&D DT Priority Program Management

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.

Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position Summary You will lead priority program management for Research & Development Digital Technology (RD DT) with a focus on the ‘Priority Tech’ investments managed through Tech Investment Board (TIB). These investments will transform GSK Research and Development increasing the Probability of Technical & Regulatory Success (PTRS), accelerate the R&D cycle times, deliver significant efficiencies including savings and more. You will coordinate complex, cross-functional programs that deliver digital capabilities to advance scientific discovery.

You will work closely with leaders in R&D, engineering, product, data, security and operations to drive delivery, manage risk and demonstrate clear impact. We value collaborative, pragmatic leaders who simplify work, enable teams and focus on measurable outcomes. This role offers strong growth, meaningful impact and alignment with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

• Lead planning and delivery of high-priority, multi-team RD DT programs from concept to sustained operation.
• Align stakeholders across R&D, technology, data and operations to set priorities, remove blockers and make timely decisions.
• Establish and maintain program governance, clear metrics, risk management and transparent reporting to senior leaders.
• Coach and mentor program managers and cross-functional leads to grow capability and improve delivery consistency.
• Partner with security, compliance and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, delivery processes and toolsets to increase speed and quality of outcomes.
• Recruit and manage a 3rd party team of persisting Project Managers to matrix into the Priority Tech Programs and ensure Project Management rigour and discipline is embedded.

We are building a team that values clarity, collaboration and curiosity. This role is hybrid, with 2/3 days per week expected in a UK office and flexibility for focused remote work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage people who will bring fresh perspectives and drive inclusive working.

• Significant experience in program or project management delivering technology, data or digital transformation programs.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional, multi-site programs with engineering, product, data and business partners.
• Strong skills in governance, risk management, delivery metrics and executive reporting.
• Experience working with regulated environments or life sciences businesses.
• Demonstrable experience coaching or leading program managers or delivery teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

• Experience working in R&D or scientific environments delivering digital platforms or data capabilities.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications in program management (for example PMP) or agile delivery frameworks.
• Hands‑on familiarity with cloud platforms, data platforms, APIs and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience partnering with security, compliance and infrastructure teams on regulated programs.
• Track record of building program management capability and scalable delivery processes.
• Strong stakeholder influencing skills and experience reporting to senior or executive leaders.