Director, AI Forward Deployed Engineering

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in London seeks a Director, Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the FDE function within the CMC R&D domain. You will shape strategy, build the team, and set engineering standards while remaining hands-on on AI-enabled production readiness.

This role collaborates with BU sponsors, Solutions Engineering, and leadership forums to guide portfolio delivery, vendor strategy, and governance. Hybrid work from GSK HQ in London is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software and AI/ML engineering with leadership of senior teams.
• Experience turning AI ideas into working software quickly in customer-facing roles.
• Deep expertise in digital twins, predictive modeling, and multi-agent automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Forward Deployed Engineering function—strategy, structure, hiring, development, standards.
• Own BU sponsor relationships and drive strategic engagement across the delivery pipeline.
• Contribute technically on strategic FDE engagements and mentor engineers.

Skills

AI Engineering

Digital Twins

Predictive Modeling

Multi-Agent Orchestration

AI Agents

Team Leadership

Education

BSc in CS/SE

Job description

GSK in London seeks a Director, Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the FDE function within the CMC R&D domain. You will shape strategy, build the team, and set engineering standards while remaining hands-on on AI-enabled production readiness.

This role collaborates with BU sponsors, Solutions Engineering, and leadership forums to guide portfolio delivery, vendor strategy, and governance. Hybrid work from GSK HQ in London is offered.