Head of CMO Innovation & Digital Transformation

GSK; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive program

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid caregiver/parental leave

Paid medical leave

Job summary

GSK is seeking the Head of the CMO Innovation Group to define vision, strategy, and governance for innovation across CMO, delivering measurable business impact and leading a cross-functional team. You will champion AI-enabled transformations and build an ecosystem of partnerships across AIML, R&D Digital & Tech, and Enterprise AI.

The role requires senior leadership experience in innovation within a matrixed organization, with a track record of delivering complex data projects and driving

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in computer science, data science, business, or other data/technology-related field.
• Significant senior leadership experience in innovation, transformation or venture-building within a large, matrixed organisation; pharma/life sciences experience is an advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, innovation and manage complex data projects.
• Systems-thinking: connect domain knowledge, process expertise and technology to simplify complex concepts for senior audiences.
• Demonstrated experience operating in matrix (hub and spoke) organizational structures, working with policy development, quality systems or standards frameworks within regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the strategic vision, operating model, and direction of the CMO Innovation Group, with accountability for the innovation portfolio and delivery of measurable business impact.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and be a visible champion for innovation across CMO, influencing and aligning stakeholders.
• Establish and lead innovation governance, chairing Portfolio Working Group and representing the portfolio at Growth Board forums.
• Lead the transformation to embed AI-, data-, and digital-enabled ways of working into CMO's operating model.
• Build and cultivate an innovation ecosystem by developing strategic partnerships across AIML, R&D Digital & Tech, Enterprise AI, DP&I, and the CMO Innovation Champions network.
• Own the Group's annual investment portfolio, headcount strategy, and multi-year resource plan, optimizing funding and capacity.
• Recruit, build, and lead the founding CMO Innovation Group, initially managing three direct reports and scaling toward ~10–20 FTEs.
• Establish and strengthen the Group's innovation capital, creating a compelling narrative and trusted reputation.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and evidence-based innovation, translating ideas into scalable value for patients and business.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Data Mining

Digital Fluency

Digital Transformation

Organization Transformation

Process Improvements

Process Innovation

Product Development

Product Management

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance Management

Security System Design

Strategic Planning

Education

Masters degree or equivalent in computer science, data science, business, or related field

Job description

GSK is seeking the Head of the CMO Innovation Group to define vision, strategy, and governance for innovation across CMO, delivering measurable business impact and leading a cross-functional team. You will champion AI-enabled transformations and build an ecosystem of partnerships across AIML, R&D Digital & Tech, and Enterprise AI.

The role requires senior leadership experience in innovation within a matrixed organization, with a track record of delivering complex data projects and driving