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Executive Director, Oncology Search & Evaluation
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Executive Director, Oncology Search & Evaluation
Executive Director of Oncology Search and Evaluation
Business Introduction
At GSK, we have bold ambitions—aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of this decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform lives. GSK fosters a culture that is:
- Ambitious for patients
- Accountable for impact
- Committed to doing the right thing
We prioritise accelerating high-impact assets that meet patients’ needs with the highest probability of success. Our mission is to unite science, technology, and talent to stay ahead of disease together.
Position Summary
The Executive Director of Oncology Search and Evaluation is a senior role within GSK’s R&D organisation, supporting late-stage global business development and licensing initiatives. The role directly shapes the success of GSK’s Oncology strategy and portfolio.
The Search and Evaluation (S&E) group proactively scouts external innovation to strengthen GSK’s oncology portfolio. The successful candidate will:
- Lead teams of internal subject matter experts
- Conduct technical evaluation and due diligence
- Ensure deep understanding of investment opportunities
- synthesise and communicate findings to enable enterprise decision-making
- collaborate across organisational boundaries with entrepreneurial agility
Key prerequisites:
- Strong scientific and clinical background
- Proven people and project leadership
- Business and strategic acumen
- Exceptional communication skills
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Responsibilities
This role offers opportunities to: • Synthesise diverse data (clinical, competitive, market, investment trends) to formulate high-value business cases. • Drive constructive debate among senior stakeholders while maintaining credibility and learning agility. • Operate with high urgency to accelerate deal processes toward go/no-go decisions. • Represent GSK Oncology to life science investors, biotech communities, and senior executives, fostering relationships and deal flow. • Lead technical due diligence processes, evaluating assets and delivering recommendations to governance bodies. • Act as primary liaison with external partners—from term sheet negotiations to deal execution. • Collaborate with GSK Corporate Development on contractual matters (e.g., term sheets). • Author business cases and presentations for senior management, supported by cross-functional teams. • Ensure timely decision-making by supporting cross-functional collaboration. • Expand GSK’s internal and external stakeholder network, positioning GSK as the partner of choice in biotech. • Monitor industry trends and competitor datasets in high-priority GSK focus areas.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
✅ Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA, PhD, PharmD, JD, MD) ✅ 6+ years in oncology life sciences industry ✅ 4+ years in business development, search & evaluation—all candidates must submit a deal sheet ✅ Experience in pharmaceutical R&D, including leadership in drug discovery and development
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Preferred Qualifications
🔹 PhD/MD + postdoc or MBA 🔹 Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills 🔹 Experience thriving in fast-paced, matrixed environments 🔹 Innovation-driven leadership in drug discovery, with advanced drug development insights 🔹 Ability to engage executive teams effectively 🔹 Experience leading diverse teams in complex stakeholder environments 🔹 Strong track record of building internal/external collaborations (cultural sensitivity)
Work Location
Based in the U.S. or UK, with a hybrid working model (on-site/remote).
US Salary Info (New Hires): $229,350–$382,250 (adjusted for location, experience, education, market rates). Additional: Annual bonus + share-based long-term incentives.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, talent, and technology to transform disease prevention and treatment. GSK is shaping health care for 2.5 billion people by 2030.
Our focus areas:
- Respiratory, immunology, and inflammation
- Oncology
- HIV
- Infectious diseases
GSK places people at the core—Empowering careers while advancing patient-centric innovation.
Career Highlights
- Thriving culture that’s ambitious, inclusive, and equity-driven
- Healthcare/retirement benefits + paid leave (caregiver, parental, medical)
- Global biopharma leadership with sustainable impact
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
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