Director, Office of the Chief Scientific Officer

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.   Position Summary You will lead communications and strategy initiatives to support our R&D priorities in the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer. This role will advance our scientific vision and progress and ensure we’re effectively sharing that with key stakeholders. Working closely with senior leaders, cross functional R&D teams, and partners, you will drive progress against our R&D priorities and create clear, inspiring stories that connect our science to the world. We value strong collaboration, clear thinking, and a passion for making science accessible. This role offers you the chance to grow your leadership, influence critical decisions, and contribute to GSK’s priority of Accelerating R&D.   Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: • Collaborate with senior leaders R&D to progress R&D priorities and deliver effective communications plans around them. • Develop and deliver communications strategies that clearly explain scientific goals, progress, and impact to diverse audiences including for the Board and external audiences. • Create compelling narratives and content that translate complex science into clear, motivating stories. • Lead preparation and support for senior spokespeople including talking points, presentations, and media briefings. • Partner with internal teams in Corporate Media, Digital, and Internal Communications to ensure coordinated and impactful outreach.   Additional information: • Reporting line: VP, R&D CGA & Office of the CSO • Team management: not applicable • Primary location: GSK HQ London (UK) • Secondary locations: Stevenage (UK), Wavre (Belgium), Upper Providence (PA, USA) • Working model / presence onsite requirement: hybrid • Business travel: limited • Relocation support provided: no – the successful candidate should have the right to work in the countries listed here above. • Job application end date: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 – EOD CET Why You?   Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: • Degree in life sciences, communications, or a related discipline. • Minimum 8 years’ experience in strategic communications within life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors. • Proven ability to translate complex scientific topics into clear, engaging messages for varied audiences. • Experience partnering with senior leaders and multi-disciplinary teams to set and achieve objectives and impactful communications. • Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to scientific and non-scientific audiences. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: • Advanced degree (e.g. MSc, PhD, or equivalent) or post-graduate qualifications in communications or science-related fields. • Experience working within R&D or scientific environments, understanding research processes and chal