Scientific Leader, AI-Driven Discovery Systems

GSK; Upper Providence (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Scientific Leader for Discovery Integration Sciences. The role focuses on building and deploying Lab-in-an-Automated-Loop systems that integrate computational intelligence with lab work to accelerate drug discovery.

You will lead cross-functional teams to advance data-driven discovery platforms, driving innovations in AI, automation, and predictive sciences while coordinating with R&D and tech partners across global sites. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) or MS +3 years professional experience in a relevant scientific discipline with a significant computational component.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience leading matrix teams across scientific and technical disciplines to deliver software projects integrating wet lab and dry lab capabilities in a continuously evolving landscape.
• Minimum of 5 years experience programming in Python (preferred) and/or R.
• Experience with modern software development tools / ways of working (e.g. object-oriented programming, git/GitHub, CI/CD).

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively and iteratively develop and deploy LIAL Systems by partnering with scientists and technical teams across R&D and Tech to (re)design experimental processes for LIAL enablement and implement as integrated systems.
• Translate scientific requirements into system designs and enabling platform capabilities and conversely articulate platform capabilities as system enablers of improvements to scientific processes.
• Foster inclusive high-quality scientific and technical collaboration by working within and leading cross-functional matrix teams which mentoring and supporting others.
• Introduce and apply new methods, tools, and data sources to drive innovation and continuously improve the speed, quality, and predictability of autonomous science using AI and Agents.
• Prepare clear presentations and reports for project teams and decision-making forums.

Skills

Matrix leadership

Python programming

Cloud technologies

Computational sciences

Education

PhD or MS +3 years

Tools

Git/GitHub

CI/CD

Nextflow

Airflow

Job description

GSK is seeking a Scientific Leader for Discovery Integration Sciences. The role focuses on building and deploying Lab-in-an-Automated-Loop systems that integrate computational intelligence with lab work to accelerate drug discovery.

You will lead cross-functional teams to advance data-driven discovery platforms, driving innovations in AI, automation, and predictive sciences while coordinating with R&D and tech partners across global sites. Hybrid work arrangement offered.