Senior Director, Lab Informatics & CMC Digital

Socket.dev; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid caregiver/parental leave

Job summary

GSK in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Director, Vx and Lab Specialization to lead the R&D Digital & Tech agenda, modernizing lab systems and delivering standardized data for AI-driven insights. You will shape a 3-5 year roadmap, champion data excellence, and mentor a high-performing team across global sites.

The role requires an advanced degree and at least 10 years in CMC, lab operations, or process development within regulated environments. Hybrid work with on-site presence is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biology or related field; or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in CMC, laboratory operations, process development or manufacturing in a regulated environment.
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams and complex technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for CMC, good manufacturing practice and laboratory compliance.
• Practical experience with vaccines, laboratory instrumentation, process scale-up or manufacturing systems.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills across R&D, manufacturing, quality and external partners.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid role with regular on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Future: Define and execute a 3-5 year vision and roadmap for lab and data transformation, focused on vaccines and specialized sciences (e.g., safety, human biologics, imaging).
• Drive Innovation: Embed modern practices—DevSecOps, automated testing, UI/UX design, observability—and leverage AI/ML to optimize scientific workflows.
• Own Strategic Portfolios: Manage a complex application landscape, reduce technical debt, and deliver high-value solutions aligned with R&D ambitions.
• Collaborate & Influence: Partner with R&D leaders, Tech teams, and Digital/Data/Analytics functions to simplify systems and maximize impact.
• Champion Data Excellence: Promote standardization, metadata, and contextualization to unlock scientific insights and accelerate discovery.
• Lead & Inspire: Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of empowerment, growth, and innovation.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Data Analysis

Design Thinking

DevOps

Prioritization

Product Development Research

Product Roadmapping

Project Management

ROI

Software Development

Strategy Deployment

User Experience

User Interface Design

Education

Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biology or related field

Tools

Job description

GSK in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Director, Vx and Lab Specialization to lead the R&D Digital & Tech agenda, modernizing lab systems and delivering standardized data for AI-driven insights. You will shape a 3-5 year roadmap, champion data excellence, and mentor a high-performing team across global sites.

The role requires an advanced degree and at least 10 years in CMC, lab operations, or process development within regulated environments. Hybrid work with on-site presence is expected.