Strategic Pipeline Project Lead, R&D & BD

GSK; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking an Associate Director, Pipeline Project Management for Business Development to drive R&D project management from diligence through integration and BAU, acting as a strategic partner to Business Development, Alliance Management, and R&D stakeholders to ensure timely decisions and value realization.

The role requires leading cross-functional planning, governance readiness, risk management, and knowledge transfer across therapeutic areas and development phases, delivering robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in R&D, drug/vaccine development, or related work.
• 3+ years in global project/portfolio management in pharma.
• 2+ years using Planisware, MS Project, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide R&D project management from diligence through BAU and integration.
• Develop cross-functional development plans for BD opportunities.
• Facilitate evaluation of development and integration scenarios.
• Coordinate with BD SMEs and functional leads for pre-deal and post-deal activities.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Advanced degree (PhD or MS in Life Sciences or related field or MBA)

Tools

Planisware

MS Project

Job description

GSK is seeking an Associate Director, Pipeline Project Management for Business Development to drive R&D project management from diligence through integration and BAU, acting as a strategic partner to Business Development, Alliance Management, and R&D stakeholders to ensure timely decisions and value realization.

The role requires leading cross-functional planning, governance readiness, risk management, and knowledge transfer across therapeutic areas and development phases, delivering robust