Director, Office of the Chief Scientific Officer
GSK
Summary
You will lead communications and strategy initiatives to support our R&D priorities in the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer. This role will advance our scientific vision and progress and ensure we're effectively sharing that with key stakeholders. Working closely with senior leaders, cross functional R&D teams, and partners, you will drive progress against our R&D priorities and create clear, inspiring stories that connect our science to the world.
Job description
Position Summary
You will lead communications and strategy initiatives to support our R&D priorities in the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer. This role will advance our scientific vision and progress and ensure we're effectively sharing that with key stakeholders. Working closely with senior leaders, cross functional R&D teams, and partners, you will drive progress against our R&D priorities and create clear, inspiring stories that connect our science to the world.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior leaders R&D to progress R&D priorities and deliver effective communications plans around them.
- Develop and deliver communications strategies that clearly explain scientific goals, progress, and impact to diverse audiences including for the Board and external audiences.
- Create compelling narratives and content that translate complex science into clear, motivating stories.
- Lead preparation and support for senior spokespeople including talking points, presentations, and media briefings.
- Partner with internal teams in Corporate Media, Digital, and Internal Communications to ensure coordinated and impactful outreach.
Basic Qualifications
- Degree in life sciences, communications, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in strategic communications within life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Proven ability to translate complex scientific topics into clear, engaging messages for varied audiences.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and multi-disciplinary teams to set and achieve objectives and impactful communications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g. MSc, PhD, or equivalent) or post-graduate qualifications in communications or science-related fields.
- Experience working within R&D or scientific environments, understanding research processes and challenges.
- Background in managing external agencies or stakeholders to deliver communications campaigns.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks affecting pharmaceutical communication.
- Skilled in digital communications and audience engagement strategies.
- Previous leadership experience managing small teams or cross-functional projects.
Requirements
- Degree in life sciences, communications, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in strategic communications within life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Proven ability to translate complex scientific topics into clear, engaging messages for varied audiences.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and multi-disciplinary teams to set and achieve objectives and impactful communications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Advanced degree (e.g. MSc, PhD, or equivalent) or post-graduate qualifications in communications or science-related fields.
- Experience working within R&D or scientific environments, understanding research processes and challenges.
- Background in managing external agencies or stakeholders to deliver communications campaigns.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks affecting pharmaceutical communication.
- Skilled in digital communications and audience engagement strategies.
- Previous leadership experience managing small teams or cross-functional projects.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Share based long term incentive program
Company overview
GSK plc (formerly GlaxoSmithKline) is a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare companies with operations in over 150 countries. The company specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's therapeutic areas include respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The company is particularly renowned for its vaccine portfolio and has been at the forefront of developing treatments for major global health challenges. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide, GSK maintains a strong commitment to scientific innovation and has a significant presence in key markets including the United States, Europe, and emerging economies. The company's mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade.