Head of Systems Vaccinology

Full Time
53100 Siena
Posted
Job description
Site Name: Italy - Siena
Posted Date: Jul 21 2022


Head of Systems Vaccinology

As a Head of Systems Vaccinology, you will play a key role and will be a member of the GSK Vaccines Research & Development organization. In this role you will contribute to the strategy of Vaccines projects and platforms through Data Science activities. This individual will lead and manage a world-class team of PhD-level Data Scientists, post-doc scientists and PhD students, reporting directly into the Global Head of Vaccines Discovery Data Science Centre of Excellence.

Due to the global reach of this role, it will ideally be based in the Rixensart/ Belgium, Siena/ Italy, Rockville/ US.

These Responsibilities Include Some Of The Following:

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.

  • Provides vision and builds a culture of scientific and technical innovation that maximizes the efficient use of Data Science to enable GSK’s R&D strategy, with a specific focus on Systems Vaccinology.
  • Leads and manages a multi-functional team of Data Scientists, coaching and mentoring team members fostering their personal development, ensuring proactive coordination with stakeholders, including pre-clinical, clinical, discovery and development project teams.
  • Leverages an established, international network with academic, public health and industry Key Opinion Leaders to continuously gather competitive intelligence and influence externally on Data Science for Vaccinology advances. Is accountable for planning and managing the assigned budget, and ensures Systems Vaccinology deliverables are at the top of research and industry standards with respect to scientific excellence, cost, quality and timelines, including:
    • Data science and Bioinformatics algorithm development
    • Advanced data analytics, data and knowledge integration for hypothesis generation;
    • Data modeling for innovative assays, high-dimensional readouts, biomarkers discovery and validation;
    • Modeling and simulations, for biological, immunological and epidemiological systems
    • Development of tailored systems and analytical models for explorative analytics of pre-clinical; clinical, and epidemiological data as well as development of analysis pipelines using combinations of heterogeneous, high dimensional datasets;
    • Advisory activities on study design, readout selection, data analysis strategies;
    • Preparation and publication of scientific papers, congress presentations and reports.
  • Presents the data science strategy at key internal GSK meetings, and fully represents GSK externally with academic partners, regulatory authorities, consultants and other external companies, establishing strong credibility and influencing as a key opinion leader in data science for vaccinology.
  • Participates in and/or leads cross-GSK Data Science advisory panels; establishes fluent collaborations with Data Science partners in GSK Pharma R&D and Technology departments.
  • Ensures proactive alignment with stakeholders, including Data Science teams in Pharma R&D, Vx Tech and Biostatistics & Statistical Programming, to maximize Data Science impact, align on Digital strategy and support implementation of new processes, training, systems, vendor quality assessments, audits and inspections.


Why you?


Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

  • Minimum 10 years relevant scientific experience, including 3 years of international managerial and leadership responsibilities and supervision of PhD students/ post-doctoral scientists.
  • Strong publication record in at least one of the following areas:
    • computational and molecular epidemiology
    • bio-informatics and genomics
    • systems vaccinology and immuno-informatics
    • data mining and machine learning
    • computational / dynamic modeling
    • multidimensional biomarkers discovery and validation
  • Excellent data analytics and modeling skills.
  • Strong line management skills.
  • Strong understanding of the Vaccines and Pharmaceutical R&D process and its regulatory environment.
  • Excellent knowledge of global Vaccines R&D practices, procedures, and data presentation across preclinical, clinical and epidemiology domains.
  • Excellent knowledge of vendors and state-of-the-art solutions for Data Science. Business understanding of the Pharmaceutical industry.
  • Excellent leadership in matrix team setting. Proven ability to train, coach and mentor.
  • Experienced in leading innovative cross-functional initiatives from inception to completion involving both multi-disciplinary and geographically remote partners, through effective matrix management.
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, change management and project delivery skills.
  • Highly effective communication skills; able to present complex data to groups at all levels of the organisation and externally to GSK.
  • Experience in managing research collaborations, contract laboratories and budgets.
  • Demonstrated scientific capability as evidenced by publications, research reports, and external presentations.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the corporation.
  • Knowledge of the microbiome and relation to immuno-oncology treatment responses.


Preferred Qualifications:


If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • Ph.D. in immunology, molecular biology, molecular oncology, pathology or related field
  • Ability to adjust behaviors and priorities based on changing environment.
  • Strong networking skills and fluent interactions with one or more scientific communities.
  • Cultural sensitivity.
  • Willingness to travel if needed.

Why GSK?

At GSK, we have delivered unprecedented change over the past four years - to improve R&D productivity and performance, transform commercial execution and to , strengthen our leadership and reshape our organisation. Now, we’re getting ready to deliver the most significant change to our company in over 20 years. We’re on track to separate and create two ambitious new companies in 2022: A new GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines, specialty and general medicines, and R&D based on the science of the immune system and genetics; and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company built on brands and innovation and delivering better everyday health.

With new ambition comes new purpose. GSK will unite science, talent, and technology to get ahead of disease together. We’ll be a company where outstanding people thrive, delivering strong, sustainable returns to our shareholders and with the power to improve the health of more than 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years.

All of this depends on our people and our culture. A culture that is ambitious for patients – so we deliver what matters better and faster; where we are all accountable for our impact and supported to succeed; and where we do the right thing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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