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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 drive bold ambitions to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, leveraging our insight into the immune system and cutting-edge technology to transform lives. We foster a culture of patient ambition, accountability, and ethical commitment, ensuring our efforts are aligned with urgent, high-impact opportunities that meet real patient needs.
Explore our R&D approach here.
Position Summary
The Executive Director of Oncology Search and Evaluation plays a critical role in GSK’s R&D organisation, leading global business development and licensing initiatives. The Search & Evaluation (S&E) team is dedicated to proactively identifying external innovation to proactively strengthen GSK’s oncology portfolio.
As the Sr Executive, you will:
- Assemble internal SME teams for technical evaluations and diligence, ensuring rigorous assessment of strategic investment opportunities.
- Synthesise and communicate the value of potential assets to accelerate decision-making on critical deals.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with external partners throughout negotiation and execution.
This role requires: ✔ A strong scientific and clinical background ✔ Proven teams leadership and strategic business acumen ✔ Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including working across organisational boundaries with entrepreneurial urgency.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic BusinessAnalysis & Case Development
- Compile clinical data, market trends, and competitive insights to formulation high-value business cases.
- Drive substantial enterprise value for GSK through informed deal-making.
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Leadership in Evaluation & Due Diligence
- Establish technical evaluations and formal diligence processes to assess potential assets.
- Work closely with senior leadership to drive scientific rigour and execution.
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Cross-organisational Collaboration
- Represent GSK’s oncology strategy within the biotech and investment community to build deal networks.
- Partner with Corporate Development & Transactional leads during negotiations.
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Stakeholder Management & Decision Support
- Serve as key point of contact for external partners during term-sheet rejection and transaction preparation.
- Assemble and present business cases to executive stakeholders across the organisation.
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Internal Partnership & Governor Role
- Define and maintain stakeholder networks, ensuring GSK’s partnership visibility among industry leaders.
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor datasets in GSK’s strategic therapeutic focus.
Basic Qualifications
Required:
- Advanced degree (eg: MS, MBA, PhD, PharmD, JD, MD)
- 6+ years in the oncology life sciences sector
- 4+ years in business development, licensing, or search & evaluation (including submit a deal sheet)
- Proven experience in pharmaceutical R&D, including collaboration with senior R&D leaders.
Preferred Qualifications
A plus for candidates who:
- Hold a PhD, MD with postdoc experience, or an MBA
- Exhibit critical thinking, problem-solving agility in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
- Demonstrate innovation leadership in drug discovery with drug development expertise
- Successfully collaborate with senior executive teams, technical teams, and partners
- Possess a track record of building internal/external cross-organisational partnerships with cultural sensitivity.
Key Locations & Compensation
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This hybrid role is based in:
- USA (Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; San Francisco, CA)
- UK
Salary Range: For new hires, US annual base pay ranges between $229,350–$382,250.
Benefits: ✅ Performance-based annual bonus ✅ Equity share-based incentives (dependent on role level) ✅ Healthcare insurance (employee & family) ✅ Retirement savings plans, vacation, parental/medical leave, and paid holidays
More on GSK’s US benefits here.
Why GSK?
Joining GSK means uniting science, technology, and talent to tackle disease head-on. We aspire to impact 2.5 billion lives through innovation in vaccines, oncology, immunology, HIV, respiratory, and infectious diseases.
We cultivate a culture of patient ambitiosity, accountability, and ethical leadership, nurturing an environment where people can thrive and focus on what matters most: delivering for patients, stakeholder value, and our people.
Key Commitments
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Employment Adjustments: If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, contact: usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
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GSK embraces equal opportunity employment, ensuring fair consideration for all.
How to Apply Attach your CV plus: ✅ A brief note detailing how you can contribute to GSK’s Oncology Search & Evaluation ✅ A deal sheet submission
Apply Now and help lead the future of oncology together.
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