Scientific Leader, Chronic Infection

Scientific Leader, Chronic Infection

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At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease.

We believe the Greater Boston area is an important hub for the biotech and pharma industry, which is why we’ve invested in growing our footprint and expanding our R&D space in Cambridge, with a primary focus on additional state-of the-art lab space. Here, we will bring together talent and expertise, building upon GSK’s long history of vaccine development, to create globally leading viral capabilities and cutting-edge vaccines technologies, as we add to our robust portfolio targeting infectious diseases at every stage of life.

The Scientific Leader for Chronic Infection will research, design and execute studies to discover and understand mechanism how chronic infections contribute to diseases associated with uncontrolled immune reactions. The Scientific Leader will research target identification and target validation in the context of vaccines. This role provides the opportunity to work in a matrix structure, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal preclinical, clinical, Project Development teams and external collaborators. The Scientific Leader maintains knowledge of competitive market conditions, patient requirements and technology advances.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will provide you with the opportunity to spearhead new initiatives and projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The responsibilities include the following:

• Develop a program to study immune-related diseases caused by chronic infection
• Establish and maintain collaborations based on scientific excellence and project relevance
• Present strategies and scientific proposals to Senior management
• Identifies and interfaces with key scientific external stakeholders or interacts with external partners in the context of outsourcing of activities
• Establish experimental models in the lab and/or help other teams in the set up and execution of experimental models (in vitro or in vivo)
• Is accountable to deliver on preclinical objectives, activities, and project milestones
• Consults and advises line managers/function heads in their area of expertise.
• Contributes to the writing of regulatory documents, patents and/or peer-reviewed scientific publications

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in immunology, virology, medicine or a related field. The required post-graduate work experience is 5+ years for a Ph.D. and 8+ years for an M.S. in the field of chronic infection and/or neurodegenerative or inflammatory disease
• Three or more years’ experience in research surrounding inflammatory mechanisms at the cellular, molecular and genetic level.
• Three or more years of experience leading laboratory based projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Matrix management experience. A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups within the organization.

• Detail-oriented with the agility to balance multiple projects.
• Strong expertise in macrophage biology
• Data Science skills including the use of R or Python, ability to work with and process large datasets
• Excellent track record evidenced by peer-reviewed scientific publications
• Ability to work independently, self-driven 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent spoken and written English

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Why GSK?

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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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